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28 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Newport, UK, focused on securing an NLA Media Access Licence to ensure compliance with copyright requirements for media content. This process, titled "NLA Media Access (26/27)", falls under the services category, explicitly addressing subscription services and publications like newspapers and magazines. The procurement commenced with a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, reflecting an efficient solution approach. The contract was signed on 1 July 2026, and spans until 30 June 2027, with a total gross value of £35,786.40.

This tender primarily offers growth opportunities for large businesses within the media and copyright management services, such as those providing subscriptions and content licensing solutions. Firms with expertise in subscription services, media content licensing, and copyright compliance would find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement's direct nature and focus on services demonstrate an open opportunity for businesses capable of delivering specialized media management services promptly, aligning with governmental needs for compliant operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NLA Media Access (26/27)

Notice Description

Failure to hold an NLA licence covering our full usage of media content protected by copyright will result in copyright infringement by the IPO and all of the significant reputational harm if we were found to be committing copyright infringement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d597
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071352-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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