Media Buying Services

HM Revenue & Customs

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to WAVEMAKER LIMITED — £120,000,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 17, 2026. Last refreshed 32 days ago. Reference: 067753-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About HM Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue & Customs has issued 68 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 41 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

WAVEMAKER LIMITED was awarded the contract for £120,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067753-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to WAVEMAKER LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by HM Revenue & Customs in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.