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Newspaper Licence

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Newspaper Licence" was conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), a central government public authority based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement relates to business services, particularly media licences, allowing the EHRC staff to access and manage media articles and social media resources. The tender process followed a direct method below the threshold, conducted without competition. The contract has been awarded and made active on 26 January 2026, with the service period running from 17 March 2026 to 16 March 2029. NLA media access Ltd, headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, has been named the supplier. The project spans all regions within the United Kingdom, as indicated by the extensive delivery addresses specified.

This contract represents significant business growth potential for companies specializing in media access services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive media cuttings services and social media management tools. Prospective businesses that have a strong background in offering innovative business services, such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, would find opportunities in similar tenders. Given that the tender was below the threshold and conducted without competition, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) might find similar opportunities accessible, especially those who can offer agile and tailor-made solutions to public authorities like the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

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Notice Title

Newspaper Licence

Notice Description

Media licence to enable staff to receive, store and copy media articles as well as access our media cuttings service and social media management tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,588 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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