---
title: "NLA Media Access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050694"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# NLA Media Access

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050694

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the annual renewal of the Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA) licence, titled "NLA Media Access". The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, located in the UK, and follows a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 16th April 2025 and is active as of 4th May 2025, lasting until 3rd May 2026, with a gross value of £107,463.84 GBP. The procurement process stands in the award stage, specifically as a direct award to NLA Media Access, a large-scale supplier based in Kent, UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in media licensing and software systems, particularly those adept in handling licensing agreements for large-scale government departments. Although the procurement was completed without competition, understanding similar requirements from large public authorities could position interested businesses for future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks and providing strategic media access solutions will find this sector beneficial for expansion. The ability to deliver sophisticated solutions under a public authority setting is essential to compete in this market segment.

## Notice

The annual renewal of the Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA) licence for DBT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016627-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2025 - 3 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,553 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 ACESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016627-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016627-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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