Tender

WGCD Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and PR Services Framework Agreement

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 18:51

Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 15:48

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is initiating a procurement process for the WGCD Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and PR Services Framework Agreement. The buyer, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, is looking for services under the advertising and marketing industry category. This procurement comprises an open procedure with a framework agreement intended for use by the entire Welsh Public Sector, and the tender stage concludes on the 19th of December 2025. The main location for delivery is the UKL region of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £82,000,000, highlighting its extensive scope and financial significance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the media buying and marketing sectors, particularly those skilled in providing comprehensive and innovative advertising solutions. With a framework agreement allowing up to 11 participants and a focus on strategic advice and campaign management, companies that deliver creative, innovative, and technically adept marketing and PR services are well-positioned to benefit. The Welsh Government prioritises the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring competitive access and potential growth for providers who can meet the detailed economic and technical selection criteria outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

WGCD Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and PR Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery Team wish to establish a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Media Buying Services, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and PR Services. The Framework Agreement will be open to use by the Welsh Public Sector.

Lot Information

Media Buying Services

Provision of services for the planning, buying, measurement and evaluation of media space across multiple channels, and the placing of adverts, Public and Legal Notices and recruitment advertising in the chosen media, with the provision of basic design and typesetting.

Integrated Marketing Campaigns and PR Services

Successful Framework Suppliers will be required to provide Customer Organisations access to full-service agencies capable of providing strategic advice, creative solutions, and campaign management from insight work and concept creation, through to execution, implementation, measurement and evaluation. Expert advice on appropriate media channels, and planning, buying, measurement and evaluation of media space. Experienced and skilled PR specialists for specific campaigns and ongoing PR support.

Planning Information

It is our intention to hold a virtual supplier awareness event on Tuesday 21st October 2025, with the aim to provide potential bidders with an overview of the procurement strategy and tender process. Bidders who register an interest in this notice will be sent a link to the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076225-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£82,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£49,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-11-12

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Faye Moore
Contact Email
faye.moore@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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