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MHCLG NLA Licence

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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16 Apr 2026 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the MHCLG NLA Licence, managed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, has reached the award stage. This tender, located in London, falls within the services industry category specifically related to subscription services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026, with the service period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £27,564.90 GBP (gross £33,077.88), awarded to NLA media access Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those interested in government contracts. As it was managed without significant competition, businesses should be prepared to demonstrate unique value propositions or specialised services that align closely with government needs. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is a central government public authority based in the United Kingdom, offering further opportunities for businesses to engage with valuable public sector contracts in future tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHCLG NLA Licence

Notice Description

Renewal of the MHCLG NLA Business Licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068485
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034852-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,564 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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

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