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title: "NLA Licence Renewal"
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# NLA Licence Renewal

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37acf90e-820b-45ca-9373-d30b86edfcd8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NLA Licence Renewal" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on database services within the information technology industry. The contract, valued at £25,469, is aimed at providing media database services essential for Defra's Press Office operations. This tender was exclusively awarded through a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2017 and extends until 28th February 2018, with the award being finalised on 31st March 2017. Businesses interested in this procurement should have completed their registrations on the Bravo portal to access the necessary tender documents, with the registration deadline having ended on 1st February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and IT sectors, particularly for those offering database services or multimedia software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement initiative. Companies specialising in information technology requirements review services and communications related to newspapers and multimedia will find this contract particularly relevant to their expertise, enabling them to enhance their business portfolios while supporting key governmental functions.

## Notice

Press Office use a company called Gorkana who provide a number of media database services. In particular, we use it for viewing daily newspaper press cuttings on Defra content that are sent through each morning and flagged to Ministers and officials when required. In order to view and use the content we need a licence Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89294c00-3b1d-455a-9b6b-80f13264d0af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,469 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,469 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NLA MEDIA ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2017 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89294c00-3b1d-455a-9b6b-80f13264d0af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89294c00-3b1d-455a-9b6b-80f13264d0af
  13th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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