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Media Buying

West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3SD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
15000000.0 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 09:04
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
20 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
21 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BBJ&K
Official Source
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

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Media Buying

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