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PA23 UK6 - Contract award notice - Media buying

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Central government

In brief

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office awarded marketing and leisure and events work to Wavemaker Limited on 9 July 2026.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Wavemaker Limited£2,400,000
Awarded 29 June 2026
9 July 2026 to 13 June 2028

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

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 060660-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 064960-2026

About the buyer

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeLast 12 months

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446

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From notice 060660-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 June 2026, last updated 10 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.