---
title: "W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054655"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054655

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## Summary

The procurement process for the renewal of the annual licence with the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) for media article copying and distribution has been completed by the NHS Business Services Authority. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, this procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, titled "W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26," was signed on 4th June 2025 and is active from 13th June 2025 to 12th June 2026. The gross value of the contract amounts to £36,483.85.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in media and distribution services, particularly those specialising in licensing and documentation of media content. Organisations equipped with experience in handling similar licenses and media distribution may find this scope aligns well with their capabilities. While this particular procurement process did not employ competitive bidding, understanding the direct procurement approaches used by public authorities like the NHS Business Services Authority can enable businesses to tailor their strategies accordingly to grow their involvement in public contracts and expand their operational footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the renewal of the annual license with Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) for the copying and distribution of media articles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031389-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,403 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| 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 | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWSPAPER LICENSING AGENCY (NLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 31213400 - Distribution system
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 07:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031389-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031389-2025
  11th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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