Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority
Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3SD, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Media Buying
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
15000000.0 GBP
15000000.0 GBP
Published
03 Feb 2026, 10:01
03 Feb 2026, 10:01
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
16 Feb 2026, 00:00
16 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
15 Feb 2029, 23:59
15 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
BBJ&K Ltd
BBJ&K Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Media Buying
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