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Copyright Licenses for Schools - NLA

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 13:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 13:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for copyright licences required by schools to access copyright materials for educational purposes. The procurement is categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, focusing on allowing schools to copy content from various newspapers and news websites. The contracting authority, operating from Sanctuary Buildings in London, conducted a direct award due to the exclusive rights held by the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA), the sole provider of such licences. The contract, awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Tunbridge Wells, covers the period from 15 April 2026 to 31 March 2033, with a total value of £2,296,740.44. The procurement was finalised on 28 April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for companies involved in media licensing and copyright management to explore similar contracts within the education sector. Businesses that can offer specialised services in copyright management and licensing to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, particularly those that have exclusive rights or partnerships with content providers. Additionally, firms with expertise in navigating intellectual property regulations and providing tailored licensing solutions could find growth potential in expanding their client base to include governmental bodies, highlighting the lucrative opportunities in central government procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Licenses for Schools - NLA

Notice Description

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers). Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA): Permits schools to the copying of content from national, regional and local newspapers and certain news websites.

Procurement Information

Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) are the sole source of the licence that permits educational establishments to copy content from national, regional and local newspapers and certain news websites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038630-2026
Current Stage
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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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,296,740 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,296,740 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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