Planning

WGCD Media Buying, Marketing and PR Framework Agreement

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, operating as Llywodraeth Cymru, is initiating a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "WGCD Media Buying, Marketing and PR Framework Agreement." This falls under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV: 79340000) and aims to serve the broader Welsh Public Sector. Located in Cardiff, with a postal code of CF10 3NQ, the buying organisation is entering the planning stage, with a framework start date scheduled for 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The procurement will follow an open procedure, with a focus on creating a framework agreement. Interested parties should note that future tender notices are expected to be published by 3rd November 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing industry, with a gross estimated contract value of £74 million. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, highlighting a push for inclusive participation. Businesses specialising in media buying, integrated marketing campaign services, and public relations will find this tender particularly relevant. Participation in this process can provide stability and expansion opportunities through long-term engagement with the Welsh Government, benefiting from association with public sector entities across Wales.

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Notice Title

WGCD Media Buying, Marketing and PR Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) Team are looking to establish a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Media Buying & Integrated Marketing Campaign Services available for use by the Welsh Government and the wider Welsh Public Sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050549-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£59,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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