---
title: "enewal of Newspaper Licencing Association (NLA) Annual Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc98"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# enewal of Newspaper Licencing Association (NLA) Annual Licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc98

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Business & Trade, involves the renewal of an annual licence with the Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA), valued at approximately £67,699.54 (gross). This contract, situated in London, allows for legal access to newspaper and magazine content necessary for media monitoring and briefing purposes. Classified under central government public authority and the marketing services category, the procurement stage has reached completion as of 24th June 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised, operating below the competition threshold.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in licensing, media content access, and digital rights. The direct nature of the procurement process underscores the need for businesses with proven capabilities in providing essential licensing services. Companies already engaged with central government or those looking to strengthen their portfolio with a government contract may find this tender highly beneficial. Successful businesses can leverage their involvement to expand their influence within the governmental media services sector.

## Notice

This is a contract for an annual Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA) licence, which is essential for the press office to legally access and share newspaper and magazine content. The licence enables use of content from print and online sources for media monitoring and daily briefing notes to Ministers and senior officials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059619-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,416 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | St James's |
| 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

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 17:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059619-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059619-2026
  24th 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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