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DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning" was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under advertising and marketing services, involved a selective award under the framework method. Key dates include the contract award on 12 May 2026, with the contract period starting on 14 July 2026 and concluding on 13 June 2030. The procurement stage of this process is "Award," and it has been completed with WAVEMAKER LIMITED being identified as the supplier. The total contract value is reported as £12,000,000 gross in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in media buying and planning services. Companies with capabilities in handling large-scale advertising and marketing contracts can benefit from participating in similar future procurement processes. With a contract period spanning several years and substantial financial terms, it can provide a steady revenue stream and enhance the visibility of the selected supplier. Large enterprises with expertise in public sector processes and a robust delivery framework are well-suited to compete in such selective, framework-based procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

Notice Description

Media Buying and Planning contract for DSIT. RM6364 Media and Creative Services, lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
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 2EG
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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