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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons involves a contract for "Google Advertising - Online Marketing," focusing on the advertising and marketing services industry. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, and the contract is intended to support the advertising of participation services, such as commercial tours and education activities, through Google. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, justified by the unique capabilities of Google's proprietary technology and intellectual property. The contract has already moved through the award stage as of 7th July 2026, with an active status starting on 2nd July 2026 through to 31st March 2027, valued at £250,000 GBP, located in the United Kingdom, specifically designed for services sector with CPV classification 79340000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth for large-scale companies, particularly those that specialise in digital marketing and advertising services. The direct procurement method suggests urgency and exclusivity in expertise, positioning Google Ireland Limited as the supplier. Businesses with capabilities in proprietary technology and intellectual property rights—especially those familiar with Google's frameworks—would find themselves well-suited to engage with and support the objectives of this contract. The opportunity to provide marketing services to a central government public authority highlights the potential for significant influence and expansion within the public sector client base.

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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 the Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063739-2026
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
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 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

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