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title: "Newspaper License Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fae39c37-a352-483c-ade6-9634a5b55da4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2021-06-09"
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# Newspaper License Agreement

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fae39c37-a352-483c-ade6-9634a5b55da4

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is the buyer for the "Newspaper License Agreement," which falls under the IT services industry category. The contract, valued at £22,162, was awarded on 4th February 2021 and covers a period from 4th February 2021 to 3rd February 2022. This direct procurement method, executed through a single tender action below the threshold, signifies the completion of the procurement process, with key documentation published on 9th June 2021. The delivery location for this contract is in the United Kingdom, specifically at the Care Quality Commission's address in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in media licensing and IT services. Businesses capable of providing analogous services, particularly those focused on media monitoring or content distribution, would be well-suited to engage in similar tendering processes. Competing for such contracts can help these businesses expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

The license allows CQC to continue to photocopy, fax, scan and email newspaper and select magazine content. Also, it permits CQC to continue to receive and distribute newspaper and select magazine content from external media monitoring agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a825a590-012f-41eb-8cc1-97bdee5f0ef2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2021 - 3 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,162 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a825a590-012f-41eb-8cc1-97bdee5f0ef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a825a590-012f-41eb-8cc1-97bdee5f0ef2
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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