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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
active
Procedure
open
Value
18000000.0 GBP
Gross: 18000000 GBP
Published
28 Oct 2025, 13:59
Deadline
24 Nov 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
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

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068990-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 18,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-01-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Quality Assessment (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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