Newspaper Licencing

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Newspaper Licensing contract was initiated by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Newspaper Licencing," falls under the industry category of services, specifically business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The process has reached the Award stage, with the related contract signed on 3rd June 2026. This direct procurement method was classified as below threshold, indicating it proceeded without competition. The contract value is set at £15,397.26, with the active contract period starting on 16th June 2026 and concluding on 15th June 2027. The contracting process has been completed successfully.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses involved in providing media access and analysis services. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in media licensing and business services, are well-suited to compete in this area given the nature of the procurement method utilised. Engaging in similar tenders can lead to substantial business growth by building partnerships with large public sector bodies, like NHS Trusts, which frequently require specialist services to manage their media and public relations activities efficiently.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Newspaper Licencing

Notice Description

Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) subscription to allow access to review media activity related to the organisation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054618-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,397 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS LIMITED (NLA

Further Information

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