This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Award

18 May 2026 at 15:47

AwardUpdate

18 May 2026 at 15:36

Award

18 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for "Home Office Media Services 2026", focusing on media planning and buying services for advertising and marketing purposes. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method with a single supplier, Wavemaker Limited, due to exclusive rights. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services, and is located in London. The procurement process is complete as of 18th June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 14th June 2026 and ending on 13th June 2027, allowing for possible renewal. The gross contract value is £11,880,000, with an agreed net value of £9,900,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in media services, advertising, and marketing sectors. While the contract itself has been directly awarded to Wavemaker Limited, businesses of similar scale with expertise in these areas may consider positioning themselves for future opportunities by showcasing unique value propositions or specialisations. Understanding government procurement methods and establishing a track record of success can enhance competitivity for similar tenders. This opportunity underscores the vitality of direct procurement processes in leveraging exclusive supplier capabilities.

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Notice Title

Home Office Media Services 2026

Notice Description

Media Planning and Buying Services for Advertising and Marketing Purposes

Procurement Information

Only 1 supplier on teh framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057704-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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