Google Advertising - Online Marketing

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 15:22

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Google Advertising - Online Marketing" initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons focuses on advertising and marketing services. Situated in London, United Kingdom, this direct award procurement has recently completed its award stage. The contract, valued at £250,000 (gross value £300,000) and classified under the services category, was awarded to GOOGLE IRELAND LIMITED on 22nd May 2026. While the procurement was guided by direct award methods due to the exclusivity of services provided by Google, the contract period spans from 2nd July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The process aligns with the legal framework set by the UK Procurement Act 2023, tackling both advertising for commercial tours and educational activities.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses capable of delivering proprietary technology-based advertising solutions. Such contracts are particularly suitable for companies that possess unique intellectual property or exclusive rights in digital marketing services, like Google. The central government’s direct procurement approach underscores the need for efficiency and specialised services in delivering online marketing activities. Despite the tight procurement framework, businesses with a strong foothold in tech-driven advertising could leverage similar opportunities within central government tenders to expand their service reach across the UK market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Google Advertising - Online Marketing

Notice Description

The Participation Marketing team advertise Participation services (commercial tours and education activities) through Google.

Procurement Information

The proposed direct award falls within scope of Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). Google is the only provider capable of delivering the required services that are uniquely available through their proprietary technology. Competition is therefore absent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058243-2026
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

GOOGLE IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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