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31 Jul 2026 at 20:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in London, concerns the renewal of the CMA's NLA Media Access Business Licence. This tender falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, with coverage across the United Kingdom. It advanced to the award stage with a contract awarded to NLA media access Ltd, valued at £12,338.16. The procurement method employed was direct, categorised as below-threshold without competition, with the contract officially signed on 1st July 2026 and effective until 20th April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in media rights management and business licensing, especially those well-versed in providing comprehensive licensing solutions. Companies specialising in advertising and marketing services may find similar opportunities to engage with public authorities seeking streamlined and specific service provisions. The simplicity of the direct procurement method used in this instance highlights potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete in government contracts, facilitating business growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access Business Licence

Notice Description

Renewal of the CMA's NLA Business Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d96b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072950-2026
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,338 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 20 Apr 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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