Tenders/Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) License 2026-2027
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Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) License 2026-2027

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Updated: Jun 19, 2026
Source: uk_fts

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by Foreign (United Kingdom): Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) License 2026-2027. ICT & digital. Published 2026.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, media and communication and Monitoring Evaluation 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 information and communication technology 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 Direct Award is for the annual Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) fee for use of NLA copyrighted content in FCDO’s media monitoring services for the financial year 2026 to 2027. This license is purchased from the News Media Access and is the only regulated body able to supply the required copyright licence. It is also a recurring annual licence.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 30, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 029121-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued 196 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 105 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 029121-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contracting authority has selected an awardee for this notice. The record is kept for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 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 Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
029121-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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