---
title: "Press Association Licence for DSIT and DESNZ"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f80f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# Press Association Licence for DSIT and DESNZ

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f80f

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) in a joint renewal of the PA Media subscription. The tender, titled "Press Association Licence for DSIT and DESNZ," falls under the industry category of news-agency services and takes place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the award has been active since 1 December 2025, with the contract period running until 30 November 2028. This direct procurement was categorised as "Below threshold - without competition," adhering to a light-touch regime.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in news-agency services, such as PA Media Group, awarded the contract. Such services are business-critical to the press teams of both departments, offering potential turnover through a substantial contract valued at £258,159 gross. The option for a one-year extension after the initial three-year term allows the supplier to cultivate long-term relations with central government departments, enhancing stature and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

This is a joint renewal of the PA Media subscription for DSIT and DESNZ. PA Media is a business-critical service that is utilised by both department's press teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083927-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £258,159 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| 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 | PA MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083927-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083927-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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