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UKRI-6060 NLA Media

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 May 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6060 NLA Media" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement was categorised under services, specifically library management services, and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, culminated in a contract signed on 5th May 2026. The contract involves a licence to make paper and digital copies of newspapers, magazines, and news website content, running from 5th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £78,714.05.

This procurement opportunity can offer valuable growth potential for businesses involved in media content licensing and management services. Although the tender was awarded without open competition through a direct procurement method, such contracts may present insights and potential partnerships for large-scale providers of library and media services. Businesses with capabilities in managing and licensing large volumes of media content, especially those with a focus on technological or digital services aligned with public sector needs, would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6060 NLA Media

Notice Description

Licence to make paper and digital copies of newspapers, magazine and news website content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040882-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,595 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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