Planning

Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 14:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Work & Pensions involves a contract titled "Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying" focused on advertising services within the industry category. This planned procurement will take place at a national level across the United Kingdom, highlighting media buying for TV, radio, digital channels, and newspapers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the contract period from 20th April 2026 to 13th June 2026. The procurement method is selective, executed under a framework, targeting service provision that exceeds the threshold amount, with a gross value of £1,149,600.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in media and advertising services, especially those capable of supplying advertising space across varied channels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector are well-positioned to engage competitively, leveraging the framework to secure significant work with a central government authority. The selective procurement approach underscores the opportunity for qualified businesses to form strategic partnerships with the Department for Work & Pensions, thereby expanding their market presence and contributing to government outreach initiatives through media engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying

Notice Description

The Media Buying element of this contract purchases the advertising space on either TV, Radio, digital channels, newspaper etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06847a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£958,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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