---
title: "002829 NLA Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad06"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# 002829 NLA Licence Renewal

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad06

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## Summary

The British Library Board has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the NLA Licence, which covers paper and digital copies of newspaper, magazine, and news website content. This process falls under the services category and was executed using a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold and without competition. The contract, awarded on 4th June 2026, will be active from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027 with a gross value of £20,155.70. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom, and the supplier involved is NLA media access Ltd, based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for service providers specialising in licence management software and subscription services. While this particular tender was not open for competition, it highlights the importance of maintaining relationships with institutions like the British Library Board for future opportunities. Companies with expertise in managing digital content and subscription services in the media space would find this type of procurement well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging with similar tenders can provide access to large public sector clients looking for specialised services to manage their content licensing needs.

## Notice

NLA Licence Renewal for paper & digital copies of newspaper, magazine & news website content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052600-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,796 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052600-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052600-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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