AwardedAwarded 1 July 2026
Media Buying Services
HM Revenue & Customs · Central government
In brief
HM Revenue & Customs awarded marketing work to Wavemaker Limited on 1 July 2026.
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What the notice says
HMRC delivers a range of communications and advertising activity in support of departmental objectives and wider Government priorities. To support the effective delivery of these campaigns, HMRC requires access to specialist media buying services, including market expertise, industry tools, systems and resources that are not available in-house.
In line with cross-government arrangements, departments are required to utilise centrally appointed media buying services for the purchase of advertising media space. These arrangements help to ensure value for money, consistency, coordination of activity across Government and access to specialist capabilities.
This requirement is not new and relates to the continuation of existing media buying services currently used by HMRC. The contract will ensure ongoing access to compliant media buying provision, supporting the delivery of future communications and advertising activity as required.
The estimated contract value reflects anticipated expenditure over the life of the agreement and does not represent a guaranteed commitment of spend.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wavemaker Limited | £120,000,000 | Awarded 5 May 2026 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 053918-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 067753-2026
About the buyer
HM Revenue & CustomsLast 12 months
Procurements
64Awards
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From notice 053918-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 June 2026, last updated 17 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.