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Transitional Arrangement Media Buying

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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11 May 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The "Transitional Arrangement Media Buying" contract was awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process involves purchasing advertising space across various media channels such as TV, Radio, and digital platforms. The procurement followed a selective process, utilising an award under framework method, indicating a specific set of suppliers were considered for the contract. The process was initiated on 20th April 2026, with the contract signing date being 22nd April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically advertising services, reflecting the CPV classification code 79341000. The contract period runs from 26th May 2026 to 13th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media and advertising services to engage with the central government sector. The awarded contract, valued at £958,000 with a gross amount of £1,149,600, was granted to WAVEMAKER LIMITED, a large enterprise. Companies within the advertising industry, particularly those capable of executing large-scale media buying and advertising campaigns, are well-suited to partake in similar tenders. Participation in such governmental contracts can foster business growth, enhance market visibility, and potentially open doors for future engagements within the public sector.

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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. Please note this has been published retrospectively due to technical issues with the e sourcing provider. Actual date contract signed: 22/4/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043099-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEMAKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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