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title: "Media Buying 2023-25"
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# Media Buying 2023-25

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baac8d03-db9c-4622-8a7f-c3ba6335409e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Media Buying 2023-25" was managed by the DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, based in Bristol, England. This project falls under the industry category of advertising campaign services and was conducted as a call-off from the Media Buying (RM6123) CCS Framework. It specifically covers strategic media activation across a range of geographical locations, including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a framework agreement, with the completion and contract end date set for 13th June 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award update phase as of 5th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in advertising services, particularly in media buying across traditional and digital channels. The appointed supplier, Manning Gottlieb OMD, has established a specialised government media team to fulfil this contract's requirements, highlighting an opportunity for large-scale providers within the advertising sector to engage with significant governmental campaigns. Smaller enterprises and voluntary community organisations may find the scale and breadth of the contract less suited to their capabilities, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Nevertheless, the contract's structured framework ensures that experienced media buying agencies can provide comprehensive services on a substantial government platform.

## Notice

This was conducted as a call off from the Media Buying (RM6123) CCS Framework. Lot 1: Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying) a sole supplier framework managed by the CCS for government departments to procure media channels from a single supplier, currently let to the Manning Gottlieb OMD, who have set up a government media team to buy across all traditional and digital channels. This contract will be used by DVSA for multiple campaigns. This is a contract extension to 13/06/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc0bde-1b4c-4cf3-85cb-b48f1a15fc5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2023 - 13 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £765,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £765,000 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc0bde-1b4c-4cf3-85cb-b48f1a15fc5a
- 26 Jan 2023 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc0bde-1b4c-4cf3-85cb-b48f1a15fc5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc0bde-1b4c-4cf3-85cb-b48f1a15fc5a
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a016ab6-03e3-42f1-aef6-2a95a8feef6b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41d985f8-1294-4f95-878c-a9abc1672c36
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