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W189844 NLA Media Access License 2026/2027

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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14 May 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "W189844 NLA Media Access License 2026/2027". This involves the renewal of an annual licence with the NLA Media Access for the copying and distribution of media articles. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services, was awarded on 14th May 2026 and will be active from 13th June 2026 to 12th June 2027. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process primarily due to the specific nature of the service. The project location noted is in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, with the procurement stage marked as award and contract.

This tender presents opportunities for large businesses in the media licensing and marketing sector to affirm their expertise and reliability in handling sensitive distribution and licensing agreements. Service providers experienced in advertising and marketing services will find this contract appealing given the specified classifications under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes. The contract with an approximate value of £31,151.44 provides a substantial business opportunity for firms capable of delivering innovative solutions to fulfil the bespoke media content distribution and licensing needs of public authority bodies like the NHS.

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Notice Title

W189844 NLA Media Access License 2026/2027

Notice Description

This contract is for the renewal of the annual license with Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) for the copying and distribution of media articles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044407-2026
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,151 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

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