---
title: "DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d9

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "DSIT - COMMS - Media Buying and Planning" was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under advertising and marketing services, involved a selective award under the framework method. Key dates include the contract award on 12 May 2026, with the contract period starting on 14 July 2026 and concluding on 13 June 2030. The procurement stage of this process is "Award," and it has been completed with WAVEMAKER LIMITED being identified as the supplier. The total contract value is reported as £12,000,000 gross in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in media buying and planning services. Companies with capabilities in handling large-scale advertising and marketing contracts can benefit from participating in similar future procurement processes. With a contract period spanning several years and substantial financial terms, it can provide a steady revenue stream and enhance the visibility of the selected supplier. Large enterprises with expertise in public sector processes and a robust delivery framework are well-suited to compete in such selective, framework-based procurement opportunities.

## 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/065306-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 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 |

## 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

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065306-2026
  10th July 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.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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