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title: "UKRI-6060 NLA Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069102"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# UKRI-6060 NLA Media

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069102

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-6060 NLA Media" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement was categorised under services, specifically library management services, and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, culminated in a contract signed on 5th May 2026. The contract involves a licence to make paper and digital copies of newspapers, magazines, and news website content, running from 5th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £78,714.05.

This procurement opportunity can offer valuable growth potential for businesses involved in media content licensing and management services. Although the tender was awarded without open competition through a direct procurement method, such contracts may present insights and potential partnerships for large-scale providers of library and media services. Businesses with capabilities in managing and licensing large volumes of media content, especially those with a focus on technological or digital services aligned with public sector needs, would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Licence to make paper and digital copies of newspapers, magazine and news website content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040882-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,595 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| 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

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 09:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040882-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040882-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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