FTS UK public procurement

PA23 UK6 - Contract award notice - Media buying

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-06bedf
Tender valueNot supplied1 awards · 1 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 10 July 2026
Buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Award under framework
Category
Not supplied
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

Description

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.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

Media buying

Awarded
28 June 2026
Award value
£2,400,000
Suppliers
1
Signed contract
8 July 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

King Charles Street, London, UKI32, SW1A 2AH, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PXRR-8771-PHVX

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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