Award

Media Planning Agency ITT 2025 - con_28194

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

28 Aug 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for the "Media Planning Agency ITT 2025 - con_28194" was awarded by the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, London. This contract falls under the Advertising and Marketing Services category and encompasses a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions worldwide. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 4th August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The initial tender process was carried out selectively as a call-off from the CCS Communications Marketplace DPS (RM6124), with a procurement method noted as dynamic purchasing. The contract's total value is £1,000,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly suitable for businesses engaged in marketing and advertising services, including SMEs and VCSEs. Wavemaker Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, showcasing that the competition within such dynamic purchasing systems is viable for both large and smaller enterprises. Engaging in these types of public procurement processes can provide visibility and market expansion for businesses that can meet the demands of diverse geographical delivery locations and complex service requirements.

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Notice Title

Media Planning Agency ITT 2025 - con_28194

Notice Description

**This is not a Call for Competition**. This is the Contract Award notice for Media Planning Agency ITT 2025 - con_28194. The competition was carried out using the CCS Communications Marketplace DPS (RM6124).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac569349-fdcf-4c5d-a4a3-007e462ef81b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c43793-16cc-4202-96c2-14dd36f14bb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

WAVEMAKER

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