---
title: "Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) License 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066edd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) License 2026-2027

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066edd

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a direct award procurement process for the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) License for the year 2026-2027. This contract will facilitate the use of NLA copyrighted content in the FCDO’s media monitoring services, with the license acquired from News Media Access, the sole regulated body capable of supplying this essential copyright license. Located in London, the FCDO operates as a public authority within the central government sector. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the exclusive rights held by NLA Media Access. Key dates include the contract signing on 13th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 13th April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

For businesses in the library management and newspaper content sectors, particularly those that can demonstrate specialised expertise or already manage copyrighted materials, collaborating with entities like the Newspaper Licensing Agency offers significant growth potential. The NLA's unique position as the sole rightsholder for UK newspaper and magazine content licenses presents limited options for direct competition but notable opportunities for partnership or subcontracting arrangements that can enhance service offerings in media monitoring and content licensing fields. Businesses equipped to navigate intellectual property rights would find this procurement particularly advantageous.

## Notice

This Direct Award is for the annual Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) fee for use of NLA copyrighted content in FCDO's media monitoring services for the financial year 2026 to 2027. This license is purchased from the News Media Access and is the only regulated body able to supply the required copyright licence. It is also a recurring annual licence.

### Procurement Information

This license is purchased from the News Media Access and is the only regulated body able to supply the required copyright licence. It is also a recurring annual licence. NLA Media Access Limited business licence - GOV.UK) This direct award is justified under Section 41 and the 'single supplier' justification in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, as the required copyright licence can only be supplied by NLA Media Access, the sole rightsholder authorised to issue licences for the use of UK newspaper and magazine content. No reasonable alternative supplier exists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035703-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,208 |
| Contracts value | £179,208 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | NEWSPAPER LICENSING AGENCY (NLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035703-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029121-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025149-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035703-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029121-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025149-2026
  19th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nlamediaaccess.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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