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Cabinet Office: Recruitment Advertising, Media Buying & Creative Services

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has recently completed a procurement process for their "Recruitment Advertising, Media Buying & Creative Services" contract, valued at £4,920,000 GBP. This contract is categorised under advertising and marketing services and covers requirements within the United Kingdom. It utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and transitioned into the award stage with an active status. The relevant contract period spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2027. Key dates of note include the tender period ending on 7th May 2026, and the contract being awarded on 22nd May 2026. The buying organisation, Cabinet Office, is located at 70 Whitehall, London. The tender was ultimately awarded to the supplier PEOPLESCOUT LTD, operating as TMP Worldwide.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment advertising, media buying, and creative design services, particularly those capable of handling large scales of operation within the public sector. The procurement invites enterprises familiar with governmental advertising requirements and those that thrive under dynamic purchasing system frameworks. SMEs were identified as suitable candidates, though the awarded supplier is a large-scale business. Engaging in such contracts not only bolsters business credibility and governmental experience but also strategically positions firms for further public sector opportunities. Enterprises well-versed in advertising and marketing services can leverage this to enhance their portfolio and secure long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cabinet Office: Recruitment Advertising, Media Buying & Creative Services

Notice Description

The contract will provide advertising, media buying & creative design services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bff93927-4447-4555-a530-26886704e83c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf3102e-eda3-4ac8-9831-9f24de906304
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
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
£4,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

PEOPLESCOUT LTD (TRADING AS TMP WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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