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title: "The Provision of NLA Media Database License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06775b"
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# The Provision of NLA Media Database License

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06775b

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office in London has awarded a contract for the provision of the NLA Media Database License. This contract falls within the services category and is valued at £19,176. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract start date scheduled for 8th April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, without open competition. The contract focuses on subscription services for early and comprehensive access to UK daily national newspaper content. The buyer requires an online platform capable of searching, viewing, and downloading digital versions of hard copy newspapers. This contract is especially relevant for central government authorities requiring timely access to newspaper publications for their operations.

The tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the subscription service industry with expertise in digital media licensing. The contract was awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd, a supplier based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in digital content management and distribution, especially those with the requisite licences for newspaper content, could thrive in similar procurement processes. This contract exemplifies the demand for digital solutions that facilitate efficient access to media content, positioning adept service providers to expand their offerings within government sectors. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance content access and management are well-placed to benefit from similar opportunities.

## Notice

The MMU team requires early access (pre-publication date) to UK daily national newspaper content which should be made available via an online platform which has the functionalist to search for stories by keyword, date, publication and edition. The team requires access to content from the first editions of the UK national daily newspapers no later than 11pm on the day prior to publication. The team requires that the digital versions of the hard copies of the newspaper be viewable online and also downloadable with text of the digital versions identical to their print counterpart. Early editions of the following publications to be available on the platform as a minimum - The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, The Sun, Daily Star, The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Sunday Express, The Mail on Sunday, The Sun on Sunday, The Star on Sunday, The Independent, The i, City AM, Metro, Evening Standard. The MMU requires the supplier to have the requisite licences to hold this material on their online platforms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028900-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,176 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028900-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028900-2026
  30th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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