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PA23 UK6 - Contract award notice - Media buying

Awarded to WPP 650

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office(buyer)

Published
Published 29 June 2026

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Overview

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract to WPP 650 on 28 June 2026 for specialist media buying services valued at £2.4 million under the RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework. The services cover planning, procurement and placement of paid media across UK and international markets, including digital and traditional channels, with support for audience-led approaches and compliance with value for money requirements.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Media and Creative Services
Published
29 June 2026
Classification (CPV)
Advertising and marketing servicesRadio and television services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,400,000
Award date
28 June 2026
Contract period
8 July 2026 → 13 June 2028
Contract length
1 year 11 months
Could run to
13 June 2030
Winner
  • WPP 650

This contract ends on 13 June 2028, or 13 June 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

WPP 650

Based in
London
Public contracts won
46
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the last 12 months

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  1. Contract

    10 July 2026

  2. Contract

    29 June 2026

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