enewal of Newspaper Licencing Association (NLA) Annual Licence

Department for Business & Trade

Published: Jun 24, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd — £56,416

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the media and communication and general supplies sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the media and communication sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 059619-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Business & Trade

Department for Business & Trade has issued 73 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 68 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

NLA Media Access Ltd was awarded the contract for £56,416. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 059619-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Business & Trade in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.