Planning

Media Buying 2026 - Design102 Lot 1

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 07:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process titled "Media Buying 2026 - Design102 Lot 1" under the framework agreement GCA RM6364. This procurement falls within the marketing services category and is focused within the UK region, specifically in London. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with services set to begin on 14th June 2026 and run until 14th January 2030. This procurement is valued at a gross amount of £24,000,000. The procurement method is selective, indicating an award under an existing framework without competition, as it involves a single supplier lot.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in marketing and media buying services, particularly those with the capacity to manage substantial government contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver large-scale media buying services and familiarity with operating under UK government frameworks will find this tender beneficial. Engaging in this procurement may result in increased visibility in the public sector and the potential for further contracts through strategic partnerships with government bodies. Businesses experienced in working with central government entities, like the Ministry of Justice, will be particularly well-positioned to excel in this endeavour.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046730-2026
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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