AwardedAwarded 14 October 2026

CSP26480 - Media Strategy, Planning and Buying

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded marketing work to Wavemaker Limited on 14 October 2026.

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What the notice says

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are seeking to procure media strategy, planning, and buying services. The appointed supplier will support UKRI in delivering activity aligned to organisational priorities, strategic campaigns, public engagement activity and thematic communications programmes.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Wavemaker Limited	£4,000,000	Awarded 14 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

14 October 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 096850-2026

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UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months

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From notice 096850-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.