---
title: "SE1254 NLA Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067340"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SPORT ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# SE1254 NLA Licence

Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067340

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## Summary

Sport England has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of an NLA Licence service, as a legal requirement to manage media coverage and store clippings within the organisation. This contract runs from 6th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Located in Loughborough, United Kingdom, Sport England operates under a classification of sub-central government public authority. The procurement involves subscription services essential for full press office operations. The procurement was awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd on 25th March 2026, valued at approximately £17,192.33 GBP, following the rationale that NLA Holding exclusive copyright licensing rights for UK newspapers was the only feasible supplier.

This procurement offers limited opportunities for business competition since it was conducted under a direct award method due to technical limitations restricting suppliers. It represents a strategic collaboration with NLA Media Access Ltd, supporting Sport England’s objectives by ensuring uninterrupted access to subscription services for effective media operations. While NLA Media Access Ltd is the sole supplier eligible for this contract, understanding such niche requirements can help other businesses identify areas for potential development in copyright licensing and subscription services, inspiring investments in similar industry-specific provisions for future opportunities.

## Notice

NLA license is a legal requirement in order to provide a full press office service such as sharing media coverage and clippings within the organisation, as well as storing clippings and coverage. NLA are the only supplier we can receive a copyright licence from for this that effectively supports this business need, as they hold the licensing right for all UK newspapers. This requirement is for a 12 month contract

### Procurement Information

Only NLA can provide the licence agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027558-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,192 |
| 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 | SPORT ENGLAND |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 17:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027558-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 17:05 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 17:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027037-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027558-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027042-2026
  24th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027037-2026
  24th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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