---
title: "Media Planning and Buying services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Media Planning and Buying services

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513bb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Media Planning and Buying services" is being overseen by Post Office Limited, a recognised public authority within central government. The tender focuses on advertising and marketing services across the United Kingdom, with specific opportunities expected to become available by 31st October 2026. This procurement is currently at the planning stage as of 22nd May 2026. The competitive flexible procedure will be employed, aimed at acquiring services worth approximately £175 million, excluding VAT, with a gross estimate of £210 million. The contract period is slated to commence on 31st August 2027 and conclude by 30th August 2029, with a possible extension until 30th August 2032.

Businesses specialising in media planning, buying, and associated media partnerships have the chance to engage with a significant sector-led initiative, offering substantial growth prospects. Companies with robust experience in competitive procurement and those capable of delivering comprehensive marketing solutions across the UK will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Given the high value of the contract and planned renewal options, both established firms and those looking to expand their market presence can benefit greatly from winning this tender. Successful suppliers can expect to partner with a reputable organisation, supporting the enhancement of strategic media initiatives for the Post Office Limited.

## Notice

Media planning and buying and associated services such as media partnership

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047854-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:15 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047854-2026
- 14 May 2025 at 16:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021495-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047854-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021495-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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