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NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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06 May 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority located in London, has successfully awarded a contract titled "NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026". This procurement process, finalised on 22nd April 2026, pertains to services classified under subscription services, specifically oriented towards providing digital access to daily print media for press offices. The single tender action, involving a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, was necessitated by NLA Media Access Limited being the sole provider for this specific service. The active contract spans from 22nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £74,530.56. The procurement reached the award and contract stage with all associated documentation duly signed and dated as of 6th May 2026.

This tender presents a focused opportunity for businesses operating in the licensing and media subscription domain, particularly those specialising in digital content delivery for press purposes. Given the unique nature of the service and the fact that NLA Media Access Limited is the only entity capable of providing these specific offerings, competition may be limited. However, for companies with complementary services or ancillary products, this contract can signal potential collaborations and opportunities to engage with governmental departments, enhancing visibility and growth across the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026

Notice Description

NLA Media Access (NLA) is a publisher-owned rights licensing and publisher services business with a core aim of giving press office access to digital versions of daily print media. This is a single tender action as NLA is the only supplier to provide this specific service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041624-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,108 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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