---
title: "Media Planning Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2025-08-20"
---

# Media Planning Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8.json)

## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Media Planning Services. The contract, with an estimated value of £2,000,000, was awarded to OMD Group Ltd on 21st July 2025, and it will remain effective until 30th June 2026. This project falls under the industry category of Business Services, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in London, England, the process was conducted via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement cycle reached the award stage with the publication of the awarded contract notice on 20th August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning to enhance their portfolios and establish a partnership with a prominent government department. Given its scope, the opportunity is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand their services in the media planning sector. Companies that specialise in innovative marketing strategies and effective media solutions could leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities, expand their reach in the government sector, and potentially establish long-term relationships with a significant public entity.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide media planning services to deliver media planning solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f303ad-9a93-457b-8d5d-46ee91a47540 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

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

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f303ad-9a93-457b-8d5d-46ee91a47540

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f303ad-9a93-457b-8d5d-46ee91a47540
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af559c2-37f3-4a1b-93d3-d717863737b8.json.