---
title: "NLA Media Access License 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c193"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# NLA Media Access License 2026-2027

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c193

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## Summary

The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Kew, Richmond, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "NLA Media Access License 2026-2027." The purpose of this procurement was to secure a licence allowing the organisation to republish articles from newspapers and magazines represented by NLA media access Ltd. Classified under the industry category of "goods," the procurement proceeded via a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition." The award date for this contract was 1st April 2026, with the contract active from 8th April 2026 to 7th April 2027. The primary delivery addresses included regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKI and UKJ.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in communication and multimedia software packages or those in the media licensing sector. With a contract value of approximately £24,611.76, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to NLA media access Ltd, are aptly suited to compete, especially those equipped to deliver niche software solutions that interface with media content. Companies with expertise in navigating public authority procurement processes might find similar direct-licensing agreements advantageous for expanding their market presence and demonstrating their capacity to meet central government needs.

## Notice

A licence which gives TNA organisation permission to republish articles from NLA represented newspapers and magazines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061871-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,509 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| 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
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061871-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061871-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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