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title: "PA23 UK6 - Contract award notice - Media buying"
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# PA23 UK6 - Contract award notice - Media buying

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bedf

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for specialist media buying services, culminating in a contract award on 9th July 2026. Operated under the RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework, this selective procurement was designed to procure and place paid media effectively for the FCDO. The awarded contract, valued at £2,400,000, covers services across both the UK and international markets, reflecting FCDO’s global remit. The contract duration extends from 9th July 2026 to 13th June 2028, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions. The process, focused on services in advertising and marketing, was managed through a non-competitive award under an existing framework, ensuring compliance and value for money.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying and advertising services to collaborate with a central government authority. Companies offering expertise in digital and traditional media strategies, capable of tailoring media campaigns across diverse international markets, would be especially well-suited to engage with this contract. The framework's flexibility allows for targeted call-offs, enabling businesses to offer bespoke services that meet specific FCDO campaign goals. This presents growth potential for businesses adept in scalable media solutions and navigating the complexities of media placement in varied geographical regions.

## Notice

The FCDO requires the provision of specialist media buying services to support the planning, procurement and placement of paid media in a compliant and value for money manner. Under the RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework (Lot 1), Wavemaker is the sole provider authorised to purchase media space and acts as the Department's media buying agency within the scope of the framework. The supplier will provide advice on appropriate media channels and formats to meet campaign objectives, informed by audience insight, communications priorities and budget considerations, and will secure media space across suitable channels. The scope covers both UK and international activity, reflecting the FCDO's global remit. The supplier will be expected to operate across multiple markets, ensuring a consistent approach while accommodating local requirements. The requirement includes support for digital and audience led approaches alongside traditional media.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064960-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 13 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | WPP 650 |

## 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

- 10 Jul 2026 at 07:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064960-2026
- 29 Jun 2026 at 10:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064960-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060660-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0502d0
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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