Planning

DESNZ - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero plans to initiate a public procurement process for a media buying and planning contract, as stated in a pipeline notice published on 20th April 2026. This procurement, under the category of services, is tagged at the planning stage with an anticipated contract period stretching from 14th June 2026 to 13th June 2030. Located in London, UK, the contract is valued at approximately £60 million gross and falls under the advertising and marketing services industry, complemented by radio and television services. The procurement method is selective, involving award under a framework, and is managed by a public authority within central government.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying, planning, advertising, and marketing services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive media strategies, including radio and television services, will find this contract particularly appealing. The procurement process's selective nature and substantial value present robust chances for established firms or consortia to showcase their expertise in high-impact media services and strategic campaign management, thereby fostering competitive business advancement in these fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DESNZ - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

Notice Description

Media Buying and Planning contract for DESNZ. RM6364 Media and Creative Services, lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

92200000 - Radio and television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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 ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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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