---
title: "Copyright Licenses for Schools - NLA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ac2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Copyright Licenses for Schools - NLA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ac2

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for copyright licences required by schools to access copyright materials for educational purposes. The procurement is categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, focusing on allowing schools to copy content from various newspapers and news websites. The contracting authority, operating from Sanctuary Buildings in London, conducted a direct award due to the exclusive rights held by the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA), the sole provider of such licences. The contract, awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Tunbridge Wells, covers the period from 15 April 2026 to 31 March 2033, with a total value of £2,296,740.44. The procurement was finalised on 28 April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for companies involved in media licensing and copyright management to explore similar contracts within the education sector. Businesses that can offer specialised services in copyright management and licensing to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, particularly those that have exclusive rights or partnerships with content providers. Additionally, firms with expertise in navigating intellectual property regulations and providing tailored licensing solutions could find growth potential in expanding their client base to include governmental bodies, highlighting the lucrative opportunities in central government procurement processes.

## Notice

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers). Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA): Permits schools to the copying of content from national, regional and local newspapers and certain news websites.

### Procurement Information

Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) are the sole source of the licence that permits educational establishments to copy content from national, regional and local newspapers and certain news websites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038630-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,296,740 |
| Contracts value | £2,296,740 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038630-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030374-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030372-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038630-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030374-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030372-2026
  1st April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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