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Newspaper Licence Agency (NLA) Media Access 2026/30

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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09 Mar 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a direct procurement process to secure media access rights from NLA Media Access Limited. This contracting process, titled "Newspaper Licence Agency (NLA) Media Access 2026/30," falls under the services category within the patent and copyright consultancy industry. It enables CQC to photocopy, fax, scan, email, and distribute newspaper and select magazine content through external media monitoring agencies without competition. The contract, valued at GBP 80,898.60 and effective from 4th February 2026 until 3rd February 2030, is administratively based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and governed by the legal framework of the 2023 legislation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media access and distribution services, particularly those dealing with copyright and patent consultancy. Large-scale organisations like NLA Media Access Limited, deemed capable of meeting complex licensing requirements, are well-suited to fulfil ongoing contracts of this nature. Through partnership with public entities like the Care Quality Commission, there is potential for businesses to expand their market reach, solidify reputational standing, and gain long-term governmental contracts that support their growth trajectories within the consultancy services sector.

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Notice Title

Newspaper Licence Agency (NLA) Media Access 2026/30

Notice Description

Newspaper License Agency (NLA) media access - The license allows CQC to continue to photocopy, fax, scan and email newspaper and select magazine content. Also, it permits CQC to continue to receive and distribute newspaper and select magazine content from external media monitoring agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021062-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,898 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS LIMITED (NLA

Further Information

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