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Home Office Media Services 2026

HOME OFFICE

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18 May 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 May 2026 at 15:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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18 May 2026 at 11:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Home Office Media Services 2026" contract, facilitated by the Home Office, pertains to media planning and buying services within the advertising and marketing industry. Located at 2 Marsham Street, London, this procurement process has reached the award stage with completion on 18th May 2026. The procuring method was a direct award due to the unique position of Wavemaker Limited as the sole supplier on the framework. The contract, valued at £11,880,000 gross, aims to commence on 16th June 2026 with a one-year period, and potential renewals extending up to 2030. This contract represents a significant services category over the established threshold, reflecting central government priorities.

This tender offers a substantive opportunity for growth within the media services sector, specifically aligning with business goals in advertising and marketing. Large scale enterprises similar to Wavemaker Limited, possessing expertise in media planning and buying, could significantly benefit from such government contracts, fostering long-term business stability and growth. Contracts like these underline opportunities for businesses capable of delivering top-tier media solutions within stringent public sector frameworks, positioning them favourably for future government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Office Media Services 2026

Notice Description

Media Planning and Buying Services for Advertising and Marketing Purposes

Procurement Information

Only one supplier on this Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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