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Cranston Inquiry Comms and Media Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Jul 2024 at 08:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the Cranston Inquiry Communications and Media Services to Four Communications Limited. The procurement process involved a direct award method with a contract value of £80,000. The contract, related to radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment services, commenced on March 18, 2024, and will end on July 31, 2025.

This contract opportunity offers potential for businesses in the media and communications sector, particularly those with expertise in strategic communications, media handling, and engagement services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can be suitable contenders for such tenders. Businesses interested in supplying media support services should monitor future opportunities from the Department for Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cranston Inquiry Comms and Media Services

Notice Description

Communications and media support for the Cranston Inquiry. Providing support on strategic communications, media handling and engagement including developing press notices and handling media enquiries, managing media accreditation for public hearings, planning for media interviews and training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105b30c8-f3b1-4484-bb0c-6f2941c6fb48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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