---
title: "Newspaper Licensing Authority license"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610f0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# Newspaper Licensing Authority license

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610f0

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Met Office pertains to the annual renewal of a Newspaper Licensing Authority license, classified under subscription services within the services industry category. The buying organisation, Met Office, operates from Exeter, United Kingdom, and describes itself as a public authority under central government. This process, using a direct procurement method, was completed without competition as it was deemed below the threshold. Key contract dates include the signing on 28th January 2026, with the contract period extending from 5th February 2026 until 4th February 2027.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this tender illustrates the potential in direct procurement methods without the need for competitive bidding. It is especially relevant for services related to licensing and subscriptions. Large-scale organisations, similar in profile to the awarded supplier, the Newspaper Licensing Authority, might find opportunities in meeting specific and ongoing needs of public authorities such as the Met Office. Businesses equipped to understand and fulfil government compliance requirements and capable of entering contractual agreements without competition would be particularly well-suited to such opportunities.

## Notice

Annual renewal of Newspaper Licensing Authority license

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007609-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,288 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWSPAPER LICENSING AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007609-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007609-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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