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SE1254 NLA Licence

SPORT ENGLAND

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:12

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24 Mar 2026 at 17:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sport England has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of an NLA Licence service, as a legal requirement to manage media coverage and store clippings within the organisation. This contract runs from 6th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Located in Loughborough, United Kingdom, Sport England operates under a classification of sub-central government public authority. The procurement involves subscription services essential for full press office operations. The procurement was awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd on 25th March 2026, valued at approximately £17,192.33 GBP, following the rationale that NLA Holding exclusive copyright licensing rights for UK newspapers was the only feasible supplier.

This procurement offers limited opportunities for business competition since it was conducted under a direct award method due to technical limitations restricting suppliers. It represents a strategic collaboration with NLA Media Access Ltd, supporting Sport England’s objectives by ensuring uninterrupted access to subscription services for effective media operations. While NLA Media Access Ltd is the sole supplier eligible for this contract, understanding such niche requirements can help other businesses identify areas for potential development in copyright licensing and subscription services, inspiring investments in similar industry-specific provisions for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1254 NLA Licence

Notice Description

NLA license is a legal requirement in order to provide a full press office service such as sharing media coverage and clippings within the organisation, as well as storing clippings and coverage. NLA are the only supplier we can receive a copyright licence from for this that effectively supports this business need, as they hold the licensing right for all UK newspapers. This requirement is for a 12 month contract

Procurement Information

Only NLA can provide the licence agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027558-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,192 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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