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NLA Media Access Licence

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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22 May 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), involves awarding a contract for the NLA Media Access Licence. This contract, tailored to suit the requirements of the UKHSA's media monitoring service, allows tracking and sharing of media cuttings internally. The procurement, categorised under news-agency services, is located in London, United Kingdom, and follows a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement stage of this process is complete, with the contract being actively awarded to NLA Media Access Limited. The contract commenced on 16th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th May 2027, with a total value of £67,473.01 GBP.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies specialising in media monitoring and news agency services, given the nature of the contract and its specific requirements. Large-scale enterprises with a proven track record in handling sizeable media licences without the need for competitive bidding might find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The process signifies a demand for accessible and efficient media tracking solutions within governmental bodies, opening avenues for future collaborations and contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access Licence

Notice Description

The NLA licence is necessary for UKHSA media monitoring service which enables UKHSA to track and share media cuttings with colleagues internally, including members of the executive team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a085
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047619-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,227 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 May 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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