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Digital advertising on Facebook and Instagram

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is seeking digital advertising services on Facebook and Instagram to enhance income-generating activities like commercial tours and educational initiatives related to the Palace and Speaker's House. Located in London, they have initiated a direct award process with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement stage is at award, with a contract period slated from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This contract falls under the advertising and marketing services category with a gross value of £300,000. Key dates include a scheduled future signature date on 26 March 2026 and a published transparency notice on 19 March 2026.

Businesses specialised in advertising and marketing services, particularly those handling digital campaigns, can find significant growth opportunities here. The contract is tailored towards facilitating promotional efforts on social media platforms, making it ideal for agencies with strong capabilities in digital advertising strategies. While the procurement method is direct, ensuring exclusive rights to Meta due to their unique intellectual property, it opens avenues for businesses that can offer related support services or innovative marketing solutions to optimise campaign outcomes. Businesses capable of managing variable monthly payments and flexible budgets can effectively align with the campaign's dynamic nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital advertising on Facebook and Instagram

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to purchase advertising space from Meta to advertise and promote income generating activities (such as commercial tours of the Palace and Speaker's House) and educational activities on Facebook and Instagram.

Procurement Information

The proposed direct award falls within scope of the Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

META PLATFORMS IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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