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Media Planning and Buying (ref:82729)

Transport for London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for London

Buyer Address: 5 Endeavour Square, London, UKI41, E20 1JN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: emeliawilson@tfl.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
41830100.0 GBP
Gross: 50196120 GBP
Published
21 Oct 2025, 15:08
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Transport for London's (TfL), GLA and GLA Group organisations (known collectively as the participating Contracting Authorities) existing media planning and buying contract expires early 2027. This notice commences the formal procurement process, starting with the Procurement specific questionnaire (PSQ). Please note that we are seeking an agency to deliver both media planning and buying services. This contract will be awarded under the Procurement Act 2023. The participating GLA Group organisations may include: - Transport for London - Greater London Authority - London & Partners - London Legacy Development Corporation - The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) - London Fire Brigade - Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation Agencies wishing to take part in the process and submit a response should contact emeliawilson@tfl.gov.uk and ensure they are registered on the SAP Ariba e-tendering platform. Registration is required to receive an invitation to the procurement event and access to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) documentation. Agencies intending to submit a response are requested to do so by the deadline of 10:00 AM on 18th November 2025. SAP Ariba supplier registration link: https://s1- eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?real m=TfL

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067216-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 41,830,100

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 50,196,120

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2027-02-07T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-02-07T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): N/A

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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