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ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence

The Arts Council of England

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Arts Council England, located in Manchester, UK. The process, titled "ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence," falls under the industry category of Communication and multimedia software packages. It required a media copyright licence essential for online media monitoring services, vital for their Advocacy & Communications work. The procurement was undertaken via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and has reached the award stage. The contract was officially signed on 13th May 2026, with the performance period starting on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in media copyright and communication services, particularly those capable of supplying licensing for media coverage. NLA Media Access Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting an opportunity for similar businesses looking to compete in public authority tenders. Engaging in such contracts can aid businesses in enhancing their reputation and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence

Notice Description

ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence Licence required for our online media monitoring services, and permits us to make physical replications of media coverage if required. The Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) is the sole organisation to provide a licence that gives us permission needed to supply, receive and access our media monitoring services. This is critical in delivering our Advocacy & Communications work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,969 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
The Arts Council of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS LIMITED

Further Information

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