---
title: "W189844 NLA Media Access License 2026/2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0698d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# W189844 NLA Media Access License 2026/2027

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0698d4

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "W189844 NLA Media Access License 2026/2027". This involves the renewal of an annual licence with the NLA Media Access for the copying and distribution of media articles. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services, was awarded on 14th May 2026 and will be active from 13th June 2026 to 12th June 2027. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process primarily due to the specific nature of the service. The project location noted is in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, with the procurement stage marked as award and contract.

This tender presents opportunities for large businesses in the media licensing and marketing sector to affirm their expertise and reliability in handling sensitive distribution and licensing agreements. Service providers experienced in advertising and marketing services will find this contract appealing given the specified classifications under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes. The contract with an approximate value of £31,151.44 provides a substantial business opportunity for firms capable of delivering innovative solutions to fulfil the bespoke media content distribution and licensing needs of public authority bodies like the NHS.

## Notice

This contract is for the renewal of the annual license with Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) for the copying and distribution of media articles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044407-2026 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,151 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044407-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044407-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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