Media Buying Services

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Notice Title

Media Buying Services

Notice Description

Provision of media strategy, planning & buying services for the Department on a call-off basis. Additional information: Call-off from the Government Commercial Agency framework RM6364 - Media and Creative Services (Lot 1). There is an option to extend the contract for one further year.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-feecd69e-e243-442a-ac82-8a602100eb16
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad03554-f600-4ff8-a7e1-54786eadb8ea
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: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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: SW1P 4DF
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 LIMITED T/A WPP 650

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad03554-f600-4ff8-a7e1-54786eadb8ea
2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/996d9f47-3ea5-4c58-a65a-26c08877fc0a
Copy of final call-off contract.

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