This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 13:21

TenderCancellation

11 Jun 2026 at 08:34

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Media Buying Services", conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. This contract falls within the services category, particularly focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, and is located in the United Kingdom. The award for this contract was made on 11th June 2026 and Wavemaker Limited was selected as the supplier. The contract is active and runs from 14th June 2026 to 13th June 2030, with a contract value of £14,500,000, grossing to £17,400,000. Notably, this procurement process utilised a direct award approach owing to a single supplier framework, with selection completed through the Government Communication Agency's framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in media buying and planning services. Large businesses capable of fulfilling government-scale contracts, such as those with expertise in advertising and marketing services, are particularly suited to compete due to the significant financial scope and duration of this contract. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can solidify their reputation within government circles and expand their market presence nationally. Additionally, businesses can leverage such partnerships to demonstrate their capability in handling large-scale, public sector contracts, thereby positioning themselves for future opportunities with central government agencies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Buying Services

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A NEW NOTICE. UK7 Media Buying Services ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3c was published 01/07/2026 but the contract was not attached. This notice is solely to attach the contract.

Procurement Information

Single supplier framework through GCA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068577-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
SW1A 2HQ
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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