---
title: "Media Planning and Buying Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b554"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Media Planning and Buying Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b554

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Media Planning and Buying Service" within the services industry category. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract aims to deliver media planning and buying solutions. The procurement was executed using a selective method under an existing framework, specifically avoiding competition. The award was made on 5th June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 19th June 2026 and set to end on 13th June 2028, with extension options potentially extending to June 2030. The awarded supplier for this contract is Wavemaker Ltd, a large-scale company situated in London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning and consultancy services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale, long-term projects. Companies like Wavemaker Ltd, which have demonstrated their ability to navigate and fulfil procurement requirements without competition, will find growth opportunities in such government contracts. This tender is ideal for established firms in the consultancy space that are already familiar with working under framework agreements and can provide innovative and effective media solutions to governmental bodies.

## Notice

Delivery of Media Planning and Buying solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056343-2026 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056343-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056343-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcms.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0502d0
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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