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22 Jun 2026 at 10:38

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26 May 2026 at 12:51

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11 May 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, has managed a procurement process centred around media buying services, a crucial aspect of acquiring advertising spaces across various channels. The key procurement title is "Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying," signifying its temporary nature to bridge service continuity. This procurement falls under the industry category of advertising services and is situated within the UK region. The contract witnessed recent amendments on 18 June 2026, extending the original arrangement from 13 June to 13 July 2026 due to unforeseeable circumstances, ensuring service continuity without altering the contract's scope. This process is characterised by selective procurement, typically reliant on frameworks, and was effectively awarded to WAVEMAKER LIMITED, highlighting a specific procurement stage reaching completion without competitive bidding.

For businesses in the advertising sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale media purchases, this contract offers significant opportunities to engage with governmental advertising efforts. The involvement of WAVEMAKER LIMITED suggests that large enterprises with a broad network and capabilities in handling extensive and diverse media buying campaigns might find this contract congruent with their operational ambitions. Those experienced in working within the framework-driven procurement model, especially in dealing with public authorities, may find strategic growth avenues within similar contractual opportunities in government procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

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. Please note this has been published retrospectively due to technical issues with the e sourcing provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEMAKER

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