---
title: "Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06847a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06847a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Work & Pensions involves a contract titled "Transitional Arrangement - Media Buying" focused on advertising services within the industry category. This planned procurement will take place at a national level across the United Kingdom, highlighting media buying for TV, radio, digital channels, and newspapers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the contract period from 20th April 2026 to 13th June 2026. The procurement method is selective, executed under a framework, targeting service provision that exceeds the threshold amount, with a gross value of £1,149,600.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in media and advertising services, especially those capable of supplying advertising space across varied channels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector are well-positioned to engage competitively, leveraging the framework to secure significant work with a central government authority. The selective procurement approach underscores the opportunity for qualified businesses to form strategic partnerships with the Department for Work & Pensions, thereby expanding their market presence and contributing to government outreach initiatives through media engagement.

## Notice

The Media Buying element of this contract purchases the advertising space on either TV, Radio, digital channels, newspaper etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £958,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2026
  16th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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