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David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services 23-24

DHSC

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09 Jun 2023 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for public relations services under the title "David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services 23-24". The contract, classified under CPV code 79416000, will be carried out in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1H 0EU). The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The tender period ended on 1st June 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 30th November 2024.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in public relations services to engage with the DHSC. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with relevant expertise in providing communication support for inquiries and investigative panels. The contract's location in London, United Kingdom, and its focus on public relations services make it ideal for SMEs seeking to expand their portfolio in the communications sector.

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Notice Title

David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services 23-24

Notice Description

A communications partner is required to support the Inquiry Panel in this Inquiry which has been set up to gather evidence to understand how these unlawful actions were not detected, identify any areas where early action by this Trust was necessary and then consider wider national issues, including for the NHS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08721907-5041-4d80-aad9-0729adba1894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC
Contact Name
Eve Masters
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUTHER PENDRAGON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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