This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Award

15 May 2026 at 09:02

Planning

06 May 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed the procurement process for their 2026 Media Buying project. The procurement was executed under the GCA RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework, specifically under lot 1. This contract, valued at £63,800,000, is aligned with advertising and marketing services throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement, not competitive and using a selective method, was in the award and contract stage, with the contract having started on 14th June 2026 and set to continue until 14th June 2030. The ministry, located in London, conducted the procurement under the UK Public Authority Central Government classification, and Wavemaker Limited trading as WPP 650 has been awarded the contract.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in large-scale media buying. Although Wavemaker Limited has been awarded the contract, the procurement framework remains a vital opportunity for businesses to engage with public sector contracts. Organisations with the capability to deliver comprehensive media services and manage substantial budgets would find similar future tenders under this framework both beneficial and growth-enhancing. Additionally, those firms with innovative approaches to media buying could leverage their unique capabilities to gain a competitive edge in public sector contracting opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Buying 2026 MoJ

Notice Description

Media Buying 2026 being placed under lot 1 of the GCA RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework. The contract value covers a range of programmes and workstreams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065220-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£63,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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

WAVEMAKER LIMITED T/A WPP 650

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