enewal of Newspaper Licencing Association (NLA) Annual Licence

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Business & Trade, involves the renewal of an annual licence with the Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA), valued at approximately £67,699.54 (gross). This contract, situated in London, allows for legal access to newspaper and magazine content necessary for media monitoring and briefing purposes. Classified under central government public authority and the marketing services category, the procurement stage has reached completion as of 24th June 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised, operating below the competition threshold.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in licensing, media content access, and digital rights. The direct nature of the procurement process underscores the need for businesses with proven capabilities in providing essential licensing services. Companies already engaged with central government or those looking to strengthen their portfolio with a government contract may find this tender highly beneficial. Successful businesses can leverage their involvement to expand their influence within the governmental media services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

enewal of Newspaper Licencing Association (NLA) Annual Licence

Notice Description

This is a contract for an annual Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA) licence, which is essential for the press office to legally access and share newspaper and magazine content. The licence enables use of content from print and online sources for media monitoring and daily briefing notes to Ministers and senior officials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059619-2026
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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