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Media Planning Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Media Planning Services. The contract, with an estimated value of £2,000,000, was awarded to OMD Group Ltd on 21st July 2025, and it will remain effective until 30th June 2026. This project falls under the industry category of Business Services, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in London, England, the process was conducted via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement cycle reached the award stage with the publication of the awarded contract notice on 20th August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning to enhance their portfolios and establish a partnership with a prominent government department. Given its scope, the opportunity is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand their services in the media planning sector. Companies that specialise in innovative marketing strategies and effective media solutions could leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities, expand their reach in the government sector, and potentially establish long-term relationships with a significant public entity.

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Notice Title

Media Planning Services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide media planning services to deliver media planning solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f303ad-9a93-457b-8d5d-46ee91a47540
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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