---
title: "NLA Media Access Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a085"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# NLA Media Access Licence

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a085

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), involves awarding a contract for the NLA Media Access Licence. This contract, tailored to suit the requirements of the UKHSA's media monitoring service, allows tracking and sharing of media cuttings internally. The procurement, categorised under news-agency services, is located in London, United Kingdom, and follows a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement stage of this process is complete, with the contract being actively awarded to NLA Media Access Limited. The contract commenced on 16th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th May 2027, with a total value of £67,473.01 GBP.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies specialising in media monitoring and news agency services, given the nature of the contract and its specific requirements. Large-scale enterprises with a proven track record in handling sizeable media licences without the need for competitive bidding might find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The process signifies a demand for accessible and efficient media tracking solutions within governmental bodies, opening avenues for future collaborations and contracts in this sector.

## Notice

The NLA licence is necessary for UKHSA media monitoring service which enables UKHSA to track and share media cuttings with colleagues internally, including members of the executive team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047619-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,227 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| 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

- 92400000 - News-agency services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047619-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047619-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16613
  Purchase Order

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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