Planning

DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning" scheduled under the RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework, lot 1. This contract, valued at £11,000,000 gross (£10,000,000 net), is set to commence on 14th June 2026 and conclude on 13th June 2030. The procurement focuses on services in the advertising and marketing industry, specifically media buying and planning, and involves radio and television services. The procurement method is selective and is planned as an award under an established framework, indicating a non-competitive process. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom, and operates as a central government public authority.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in media buying, planning, and advertising services. Organisations skilled in creative media solutions and radio and television service provision are particularly well-suited for this contract. With the financial scale of the project, it offers an appealing growth prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Being an award under framework suggests established businesses familiar with government contracts will be advantageous in securing this opportunity. The advance notice provides interested parties with time to align resources and expertise to meet the service demands of the public sector and establish a robust competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035783-2026
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
£10,000,000 £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 SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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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