---
title: "Newspaper Licensing Agency- 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c21b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-02"
---

# Newspaper Licensing Agency- 2026-2027

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c21b

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## Summary

The procurement process for a 1-year licence to the Newspaper Licensing Agency was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a public authority under the central government. Located in Bristol, UK, this contract falls under the services category and was processed through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. This tender was initiated on 1st July 2026 and its completion is set for 30th June 2027. The contract, titled "Newspaper Licensing Agency-2026-2027," has been awarded to THE NEWSPAPER LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED, with the contract document published on 2nd July 2026.

This tender could present growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the subscription services industry that frequently engage in licensing and similar agreements. Companies with capabilities in handling large-scale licensing processes or those adept in dealing with central government bodies would find such opportunities advantageous. Considering the procurement method used involves direct engagement, established connections with public sector agencies and a reputation for reliability could provide a competitive edge for interested businesses.

## Notice

1 year licence to the Newspaper Licencing Agency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062131-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £52,553 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEWSPAPER LICENSING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062131-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062131-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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