This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 10:14

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:18

Planning

21 May 2026 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Media Buying 2026 Design102 Lot 1" was led by the Ministry of Justice based in London, United Kingdom, under a selective procurement method. The contract, which focuses on advertising and marketing services, has been awarded to Wavemaker Limited, with a contract period starting on 13th July 2026 and ending on 14th January 2030. The total contract value is £24,000,000 gross. This follows a complete award stage, as part of a single supplier framework, GCA RM6364, with legal references anchored in UK legislative frameworks.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth in the advertising and marketing sector, primarily benefiting large-scale businesses that can efficiently manage media buying. Companies similar to Wavemaker Limited, especially those experienced in handling significant contracts and operating within the confines of established frameworks, will find similar opportunities beneficial. The contract, specifically tailored for a single supplier, demonstrates a reliable revenue stream for businesses meeting the criteria, enabling them to bolster market presence and expand service capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Buying 2026 Design102 Lot 1

Notice Description

Media Buying services for Design102 to be awarded without competion under the single supplier Lot 1 of GCA RM6364

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067631-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
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
SW1H 9AJ
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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