---
title: "DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686b1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686b1

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning" scheduled under the RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework, lot 1. This contract, valued at £11,000,000 gross (£10,000,000 net), is set to commence on 14th June 2026 and conclude on 13th June 2030. The procurement focuses on services in the advertising and marketing industry, specifically media buying and planning, and involves radio and television services. The procurement method is selective and is planned as an award under an established framework, indicating a non-competitive process. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom, and operates as a central government public authority.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in media buying, planning, and advertising services. Organisations skilled in creative media solutions and radio and television service provision are particularly well-suited for this contract. With the financial scale of the project, it offers an appealing growth prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Being an award under framework suggests established businesses familiar with government contracts will be advantageous in securing this opportunity. The advance notice provides interested parties with time to align resources and expertise to meet the service demands of the public sector and establish a robust competitive edge.

## Notice

Media Buying and Planning contract for DSIT. 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/035783-2026 |
| 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 | £10,000,000 |
| 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 SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 15:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035783-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035783-2026
  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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