AwardedAwarded 20 February 2026
Media Buying
West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
West Midlands Combined Authority awarded marketing work to BBJ&K on 20 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £18,000,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
WMCA is seeking to procure a qualified media buying agency to plan, purchase, manage, and report on media campaigns across multiple channels. This contract aims to deliver cost-effective, targeted communications that reach intended audiences and support the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| BBJ&K (SME) 5 bids received | £15,000,000 | Awarded 3 February 2026 20 February 2026 to 21 February 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 068990-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 069266-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 009301-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 016310-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 016332-2026
About the buyer
West Midlands Combined AuthorityLast 12 months
Procurements
180Awards
138Suppliers it has used most for marketing
- BBJ&K1 contract
- BMG Research Ltd1 contract
- Constellia Limited1 contract
- How & How Ltd1 contract
- IceBlue Marketing & Design Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open marketing tenders- Value not stated
- £45kestimated
- £602kframework ceiling
- £75kestimated
- £7.6mframework ceiling
From notice 068990-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2025, last updated 24 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.