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title: "NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692a5"
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# NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692a5

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority located in London, has successfully awarded a contract titled "NLA Media Access (Licencing) 2026". This procurement process, finalised on 22nd April 2026, pertains to services classified under subscription services, specifically oriented towards providing digital access to daily print media for press offices. The single tender action, involving a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, was necessitated by NLA Media Access Limited being the sole provider for this specific service. The active contract spans from 22nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £74,530.56. The procurement reached the award and contract stage with all associated documentation duly signed and dated as of 6th May 2026.

This tender presents a focused opportunity for businesses operating in the licensing and media subscription domain, particularly those specialising in digital content delivery for press purposes. Given the unique nature of the service and the fact that NLA Media Access Limited is the only entity capable of providing these specific offerings, competition may be limited. However, for companies with complementary services or ancillary products, this contract can signal potential collaborations and opportunities to engage with governmental departments, enhancing visibility and growth across the public sector landscape.

## Notice

NLA Media Access (NLA) is a publisher-owned rights licensing and publisher services business with a core aim of giving press office access to digital versions of daily print media. This is a single tender action as NLA is the only supplier to provide this specific service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041624-2026 |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,108 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| 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

- 6 May 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041624-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041624-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15761
  Redacted Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

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