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FCDO Strategic Media Activation - Media Buying

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process to secure strategic media activation and media buying services for its campaigns. This contract, titled "FCDO Strategic Media Activation - Media Buying," falls under the industry category of advertising campaign services (CPV code 79341400). The procurement was conducted using a selective process, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, this tender reached the award stage on 9th December 2025, with the award notice subsequently published on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000, is set to run from 14th December 2025 to 13th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, specifically those with capabilities in media buying and strategic advertising services. Companies looking to expand their influence within government contracts, or seeking to establish a stronghold in the advertising sector servicing public sector campaigns, are particularly well-suited to participate in such procurement exercises. The successful supplier, OMD Group Limited, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Strategic Media Activation - Media Buying

Notice Description

Media buying services to buy advertising space across a range of media channels for FCDO campaigns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-229b3d30-94aa-4f51-b066-5d885f5c4369
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e33e8-fc8c-4eba-9dfd-8fa6c12b44e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2025 - 13 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMD GROUP

Further Information

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