---
title: "Newspaper Licence Agency (NLA) Media Access 2026/30"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-09"
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# Newspaper Licence Agency (NLA) Media Access 2026/30

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665b1

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a direct procurement process to secure media access rights from NLA Media Access Limited. This contracting process, titled "Newspaper Licence Agency (NLA) Media Access 2026/30," falls under the services category within the patent and copyright consultancy industry. It enables CQC to photocopy, fax, scan, email, and distribute newspaper and select magazine content through external media monitoring agencies without competition. The contract, valued at GBP 80,898.60 and effective from 4th February 2026 until 3rd February 2030, is administratively based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and governed by the legal framework of the 2023 legislation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media access and distribution services, particularly those dealing with copyright and patent consultancy. Large-scale organisations like NLA Media Access Limited, deemed capable of meeting complex licensing requirements, are well-suited to fulfil ongoing contracts of this nature. Through partnership with public entities like the Care Quality Commission, there is potential for businesses to expand their market reach, solidify reputational standing, and gain long-term governmental contracts that support their growth trajectories within the consultancy services sector.

## Notice

Newspaper License Agency (NLA) media access - The license allows CQC to continue to photocopy, fax, scan and email newspaper and select magazine content. Also, it permits CQC to continue to receive and distribute newspaper and select magazine content from external media monitoring agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021062-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,898 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| 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 | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NLA MEDIA ACCESS LIMITED (NLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021062-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021062-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nlamediaaccess.com
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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