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title: "Media Buying Services"
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# Media Buying Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feecd69e-e243-442a-ac82-8a602100eb16

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Media Buying Services" was conducted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, headquartered in London, England. This contract, which falls under the marketing services category (CPV 79342000), involved providing media strategy, planning, and buying services on a call-off basis. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the Government Commercial Agency framework RM6364 - Media and Creative Services (Lot 1). The initial contract period spans from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year. The tender process ended on 30th April 2026, with the award made on 26th May 2026 and published on 2nd June 2026. The awarded supplier is Wavemaker Limited t/a WPP 650.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with a focus on media buying and strategic planning. Given the scale and nature of the contract, it is particularly suited for medium to large-sized marketing agencies capable of managing significant media campaigns. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, the scale and framework agreement nature might favour companies with established credentials and experience in handling government contracts. This contract represents a substantial financial opportunity, with a contract value of £26 million, making it attractive for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector marketing domain.

## Notice

Provision of media strategy, planning & buying services for the Department on a call-off basis. Additional information: Call-off from the Government Commercial Agency framework RM6364 - Media and Creative Services (Lot 1). There is an option to extend the contract for one further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad03554-f600-4ff8-a7e1-54786eadb8ea |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | WAVEMAKER LIMITED T/A WPP 650 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad03554-f600-4ff8-a7e1-54786eadb8ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad03554-f600-4ff8-a7e1-54786eadb8ea
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/996d9f47-3ea5-4c58-a65a-26c08877fc0a
  Copy of final call-off contract.

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