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26 Jun 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NLA Licence 2026-2027" involves National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK. This contract, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06be11, is in the services industry category and pertains to subscription services. The procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold without competition. The tender resulted in an active contract awarded to NLA Media Access Limited, with a contract period from 26th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. This tender highlights the renewal of an annual subscription to the NLA Media Access, dealing with rights licensing and content distribution, and is valued at GBP 30,382.92 net (GBP 36,459.50 gross).

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in content distribution and rights licensing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to NLA Media Access Limited, which secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space due to their agility and expertise in managing subscription services. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts or enhance their portfolio in subscription-based services could use this as a reference point for potential partnerships or similar future tenders. The direct procurement method employed indicates a streamlined process that could favour suppliers with established relationships and a proven track record with the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

NLA Licence 2026-2027

Notice Description

Renewal of the annual subscription to the NLA Media Access - Rights licensing and content distribution licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060284-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,382 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

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