---
title: "NLA License - 2026 (con_31294)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f90"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# NLA License - 2026 (con_31294)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f90

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NLA License - 2026" contract was managed by the Department for Education, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, with the primary industry category being goods related to newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The procurement stage has concluded, with the award given to NLA MEDIA ACCESS LIMITED on 31st March 2026, and the contract is active until 31st March 2027. Key dates include the contract start date of 1st April 2026 and a contract termination by 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £43,114.80.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses that specialise in media access services or electronic distribution of newspaper content and related goods. Large-scale media companies similar to NLA MEDIA ACCESS LIMITED, particularly those with the capability to deliver comprehensive media licensing services, would be well-suited for such contracts in the future. The opportunity highlights the importance of understanding government procurement channels and positioning services to meet public sector needs, especially in sectors where direct procurement is favoured for specialised services. Engagements like this could help expand a company's footprint in public sector media licensing and data access solutions.

## Notice

This licence grants the Department access to electronic copies of newspaper cuttings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040067-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,929 |

## 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040067-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040067-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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