---
title: "Media Buying"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-22"
---

# Media Buying

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a5

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a media buying contract. The tender process was selective, conducted under a framework with the purpose of obtaining advertising and marketing services. This procurement, identified by the title "Media Buying," was awarded to Wavemaker Limited, a large supplier located in London. The contract began on 13th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 12th June 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The total contract value, inclusive of the optional extension, is £180,000 GBP. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically concentrating on advertising and marketing services across the UK region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector to expand their portfolio by partnering with central government entities like the Food Standards Agency. Although the contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, future opportunities might arise for businesses that specialise in media buying and creative services. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions in media strategy, as well as those who are compliant with public procurement requirements, will find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar public sector tenders. The structured nature of such frameworks suggests that businesses with experience in handling significant national contracts could leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Calling off from RM6364 Media and Creative Services Lot 1 . The lot is a single supplier lot and will be for a 2 year period with the option to extend for a further 1 year. The total value includes the 12 month optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058301-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 07:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058301-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058301-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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