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NLA Media Access

HOME OFFICE

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Home Office in London, involves the acquisition of an NLA Media Access licence. This licence allows the Home Office to make copies of newspaper content for internal use. Categorised under 'Software package and information systems', the procurement stage is complete, with a contract set to begin on 8th April 2026 and end on 8th April 2027. The procurement method is a direct award, justified by the exclusivity of NLA Media Access Limited as the sole provider of such licences in the UK. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses related to media access and information systems, particularly those that can supply exclusive products or services. Although the direct award limits competitive bidding, those involved in similar industries might find opportunities through subcontracting or future expansions of services required by public authorities. Large enterprises with relevant expertise could benefit from exploring similar needs of other government departments or expanding their offerings to provide bundled services or ancillary support around media access solutions.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access

Notice Description

Mandatory NLA Media Access license required by the Home Office to to make copies of newspaper content for internal use in a business.

Procurement Information

NLA Media Access Ltd is the exclusive UK collecting society for newspaper and magazine publisher rights, and it is the only organisation that issues NLA licences. There are no alternative licensing body

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027900-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,728 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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