AwardedAwarded 18 June 2026
DHSC: Media Buying and Planning (FY26-27)
Department of Health & Social Care · NHS and health
In brief
Department of Health & Social Care awarded marketing work to Wavemaker Limited on 18 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £245,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 10 June 2026.
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What the notice says
Requirement for a new call off contract using CCS Framework RM6364 Lot 1 supplier (WPP) for media planning and buying. The contract will run for a term of 4 years until 14 June 2030, which coincides with the CCS framework end date.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wavemaker Limited | £244,700,000 | Awarded 18 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 044263-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 057893-2026
About the buyer
Department of Health & Social CareLast 12 months
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From notice 044263-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 May 2026, last updated 19 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.