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title: "FCDO Strategic Media Activation - Media Buying"
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# FCDO Strategic Media Activation - Media Buying

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-229b3d30-94aa-4f51-b066-5d885f5c4369

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process to secure strategic media activation and media buying services for its campaigns. This contract, titled "FCDO Strategic Media Activation - Media Buying," falls under the industry category of advertising campaign services (CPV code 79341400). The procurement was conducted using a selective process, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, this tender reached the award stage on 9th December 2025, with the award notice subsequently published on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000, is set to run from 14th December 2025 to 13th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, specifically those with capabilities in media buying and strategic advertising services. Companies looking to expand their influence within government contracts, or seeking to establish a stronghold in the advertising sector servicing public sector campaigns, are particularly well-suited to participate in such procurement exercises. The successful supplier, OMD Group Limited, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

Media buying services to buy advertising space across a range of media channels for FCDO campaigns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e33e8-fc8c-4eba-9dfd-8fa6c12b44e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2025 - 13 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e33e8-fc8c-4eba-9dfd-8fa6c12b44e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e33e8-fc8c-4eba-9dfd-8fa6c12b44e8
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc3570e6-fb94-4100-89f6-53182dbf849d
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