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London Underground Advertising

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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03 Feb 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons awarded a contract titled "London Underground Advertising" to Global Media Group Services Ltd. This contract, aimed at enhancing the visibility of tours of the Palace of Westminster by advertising on the London Underground, falls under the 'Advertising and marketing services' industry category. Situated in London, UK, the contract has reached the award stage, following a direct procurement method characterised by being below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 5th August 2025 and was active between 6th August 2025 and 9th September 2025, with a total gross value of £42,000.

This tender offers notable business opportunities in the advertising and marketing services sector, particularly for businesses capable of leveraging high-traffic locations to maximise promotional reach for tourism-focused campaigns. Large-scale companies with expertise in media and advertising solutions, especially those adept at targeting urban tourists via transit networks, are well-suited to engage with this type of contract. The participation of Global Media Group Services Ltd, a large enterprise, underscores the potential for larger firms to thrive in this space, enhancing brand visibility and capturing a broad audience across London’s underground transport system.

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Notice Title

London Underground Advertising

Notice Description

To provide advertising on the London Underground, targeting tourists with promotions related to tours of the Palace of Westminster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009223-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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