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Creative Media Productions

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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20 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority based in London, has awarded a contract for "Creative Media Productions" under direct procurement without competition due to being below the threshold. This contract involves marketing services primarily related to the Communications Directorate and Health and Safety Executive, covering areas such as Pensions, Labour Market, and Fraud and Error communications. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the ceremony held on 20th February 2026, and the contract period extends from 28th March 2026 to 27th March 2030.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth for agencies skilled in creative media adaptations and marketing services across various channels. As the requirements include producing impactful variations for media optimisation, businesses with expertise in strategic marketing and communications will be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. TAG Europe Limited, a large-scale enterprise in London, was awarded this contract, indicating the lucrative prospects for established firms with robust media production capabilities in the targeted regions.

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Notice Title

Creative Media Productions

Notice Description

We require an agency to work across all campaigns in the DWP Communications Directorate & HSE, that can adapt our core creative work, producing asset variations that are impactful and optimised to media channels. The main work areas include but are not limited to Pensions, Labour Market and Fraud and Error communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015837-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cd.foiandpq@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

TAG EUROPE

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