---
title: "NLA Media Access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-14"
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# NLA Media Access

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, situated in Warrington, United Kingdom, engaging in a contract for "NLA Media Access" services. Under the direct procurement method classified as 'below threshold - without competition', the contracting process aimed at acquiring a licence from the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA Media Access). The licence facilitates various activities related to media handling and copyright compliance, predominantly used by the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement directorate of Sellafield Limited. Key dates include the contract period from 7th September 2025 to 13th September 2026, with the award dated 5th September 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and was awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses primarily in the media, communications, and copyright-related services industries. Companies involved in media content management or providing licensing solutions can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and forge strategic partnerships. Given the nature of the direct procurement method, firms experienced in bespoke and niche service provisions without the need for large-scale competitive bidding processes might find this type of opportunity particularly conducive to growth. The contract offers the potential to support and innovate within the evolving landscape of media and content distribution, aligning businesses with prominent public authorities like Sellafield Limited.

## Notice

Request is for the purchase of a licence provided by the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA Media Access) on behalf of its publisher members. The licence covers a range of activities, including: * Photocopying * Scanning * Faxing * Emailing * Printing out articles * Sharing content on a multi-user resource, such as an intranet or shared drive Predominantly by the SL Media team / members of the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement directorate. Reasons it is required: * Copyright Law: Under UK's Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, copyright holders have the exclusive right to control the use of their works, including copying and distribution. * Supporting Publishers: NLA Media Access acts on behalf of the UK's newspaper and magazine publishers to provide them with a revenue stream and support journalism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| 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

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2026
- 5 Sep 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054276-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054276-2025
  5th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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