Planning

DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 09:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, based in London, is planning a procurement process titled "DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)" under the industry category of advertising and marketing services. This procurement is at the Planning stage as of 14th May 2026, with a start date for the contract scheduled on 10th June 2026, running until 14th June 2030. The procurement method is selective, awarded under the CCS Framework RM6364, with an overall contract value estimated at £294 million (gross). The procurement process is non-competitive due to the framework arrangement and will focus on media planning and buying services through Lot 1 supplier, WPP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in media planning and buying within the public sector. While the procurement is specific to the current framework supplier, businesses can consider this as a benchmark for similar future opportunities. Companies looking to expand into governmental contracts or those already within the CCS Framework can explore growth potential by aligning with existing framework strategies and preparing to qualify for selective procurement methods in upcoming cycles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)

Notice Description

Requirement for a new media planning and media buying call-off contract using CCS Framework RM6364 Lot 1 supplier (WPP) for media planning and buying. The contract will run for a term of 4 years until 14 June 2030, which coincides with the CCS framework end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06987d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044263-2026
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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 14 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 OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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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