---
title: "DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06987d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-06-19"
---

# DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06987d

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care, a central government public authority based in London, has concluded the award phase of its contract titled "DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)" as of 18 June 2026. This procurement, falling under the services category specifically for advertising and marketing services, involved a selective procurement method through an award under the CCS Framework RM6364 Lot 1. The contract was awarded to Wavemaker Limited, a large-scale supplier also located in London. The contract term will last until 14 June 2030, aligning with the CCS framework's end date, and carries a total gross value of £293,640,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities within the media planning and buying sector. Businesses that specialise in advertising and marketing services, particularly those offering large-scale solutions, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to collaborate with governmental departments, potentially securing long-term, financially substantial contracts that consolidate their market presence and expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Requirement for a new call off contract using CCS Framework RM6364 Lot 1 supplier (WPP) for media planning and buying. The contract will run for a term of 4 years until 14 June 2030, which coincides with the CCS framework end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057893-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057893-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 09:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044263-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057893-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044263-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://wavemakerglobal.com/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0502d0
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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