---
title: "ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab99

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by Arts Council England, located in Manchester, UK. The process, titled "ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence," falls under the industry category of Communication and multimedia software packages. It required a media copyright licence essential for online media monitoring services, vital for their Advocacy & Communications work. The procurement was undertaken via a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and has reached the award stage. The contract was officially signed on 13th May 2026, with the performance period starting on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in media copyright and communication services, particularly those capable of supplying licensing for media coverage. NLA Media Access Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting an opportunity for similar businesses looking to compete in public authority tenders. Engaging in such contracts can aid businesses in enhancing their reputation and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

ACE 1094 DAC - Media Copyright Licence Licence required for our online media monitoring services, and permits us to make physical replications of media coverage if required. The Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) is the sole organisation to provide a licence that gives us permission needed to supply, receive and access our media monitoring services. This is critical in delivering our Advocacy & Communications work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051949-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,969 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NLA MEDIA ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051949-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051949-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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