---
title: "NLA Media Access"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# NLA Media Access

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674e2

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Home Office in London, involves the acquisition of an NLA Media Access licence. This licence allows the Home Office to make copies of newspaper content for internal use. Categorised under 'Software package and information systems', the procurement stage is complete, with a contract set to begin on 8th April 2026 and end on 8th April 2027. The procurement method is a direct award, justified by the exclusivity of NLA Media Access Limited as the sole provider of such licences in the UK. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses related to media access and information systems, particularly those that can supply exclusive products or services. Although the direct award limits competitive bidding, those involved in similar industries might find opportunities through subcontracting or future expansions of services required by public authorities. Large enterprises with relevant expertise could benefit from exploring similar needs of other government departments or expanding their offerings to provide bundled services or ancillary support around media access solutions.

## Notice

Mandatory NLA Media Access license required by the Home Office to to make copies of newspaper content for internal use in a business.

### Procurement Information

NLA Media Access Ltd is the exclusive UK collecting society for newspaper and magazine publisher rights, and it is the only organisation that issues NLA licences. There are no alternative licensing body

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027900-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,728 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | NLA MEDIA ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027900-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027826-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027900-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027826-2026
  26th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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