---
title: "DESNZ - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# DESNZ - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686ac

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero plans to initiate a public procurement process for a media buying and planning contract, as stated in a pipeline notice published on 20th April 2026. This procurement, under the category of services, is tagged at the planning stage with an anticipated contract period stretching from 14th June 2026 to 13th June 2030. Located in London, UK, the contract is valued at approximately £60 million gross and falls under the advertising and marketing services industry, complemented by radio and television services. The procurement method is selective, involving award under a framework, and is managed by a public authority within central government.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying, planning, advertising, and marketing services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive media strategies, including radio and television services, will find this contract particularly appealing. The procurement process's selective nature and substantial value present robust chances for established firms or consortia to showcase their expertise in high-impact media services and strategic campaign management, thereby fostering competitive business advancement in these fields.

## Notice

Media Buying and Planning contract for DESNZ. RM6364 Media and Creative Services, lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 92200000 - Radio and television services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 14:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2026
  20th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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