---
title: "NLA Media Access (26/27)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d597"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# NLA Media Access (26/27)

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d597

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Newport, UK, focused on securing an NLA Media Access Licence to ensure compliance with copyright requirements for media content. This process, titled "NLA Media Access (26/27)", falls under the services category, explicitly addressing subscription services and publications like newspapers and magazines. The procurement commenced with a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, reflecting an efficient solution approach. The contract was signed on 1 July 2026, and spans until 30 June 2027, with a total gross value of £35,786.40.

This tender primarily offers growth opportunities for large businesses within the media and copyright management services, such as those providing subscriptions and content licensing solutions. Firms with expertise in subscription services, media content licensing, and copyright compliance would find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement's direct nature and focus on services demonstrate an open opportunity for businesses capable of delivering specialized media management services promptly, aligning with governmental needs for compliant operations.

## Notice

Failure to hold an NLA licence covering our full usage of media content protected by copyright will result in copyright infringement by the IPO and all of the significant reputational harm if we were found to be committing copyright infringement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071352-2026 |
| 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 | 28 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 | £29,822 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071352-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071352-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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