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The Provision of NLA Media Database License

CABINET OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office in London has awarded a contract for the provision of the NLA Media Database License. This contract falls within the services category and is valued at £19,176. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract start date scheduled for 8th April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, without open competition. The contract focuses on subscription services for early and comprehensive access to UK daily national newspaper content. The buyer requires an online platform capable of searching, viewing, and downloading digital versions of hard copy newspapers. This contract is especially relevant for central government authorities requiring timely access to newspaper publications for their operations.

The tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the subscription service industry with expertise in digital media licensing. The contract was awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd, a supplier based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in digital content management and distribution, especially those with the requisite licences for newspaper content, could thrive in similar procurement processes. This contract exemplifies the demand for digital solutions that facilitate efficient access to media content, positioning adept service providers to expand their offerings within government sectors. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance content access and management are well-placed to benefit from similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of NLA Media Database License

Notice Description

The MMU team requires early access (pre-publication date) to UK daily national newspaper content which should be made available via an online platform which has the functionalist to search for stories by keyword, date, publication and edition. The team requires access to content from the first editions of the UK national daily newspapers no later than 11pm on the day prior to publication. The team requires that the digital versions of the hard copies of the newspaper be viewable online and also downloadable with text of the digital versions identical to their print counterpart. Early editions of the following publications to be available on the platform as a minimum - The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, The Sun, Daily Star, The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Sunday Express, The Mail on Sunday, The Sun on Sunday, The Star on Sunday, The Independent, The i, City AM, Metro, Evening Standard. The MMU requires the supplier to have the requisite licences to hold this material on their online platforms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06775b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028900-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

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