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Southport Inquiry - Media Support

HOME OFFICE

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of media support services for the Southport Inquiry, classified under public relations services (CPV code 79416000). This procurement, valued at £68,670, utilised a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded to Crest Advisory Limited, commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to end on 30th April 2027. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and involved services to be delivered across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and some international locales.

This award presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in media support and public relations services, particularly those capable of operating within the specified geographic scope. The Home Office's selection of Crest Advisory Limited indicates a focus on experienced firms that can handle significant government-related projects. SMEs operating in the public relations field, especially those capable of fulfilling complex, multi-region service requirements, could find similar government procurements beneficial for strategic growth and increased exposure. The use of a dynamic purchasing system in this instance underscores the importance for businesses to stay registered and ready to respond to similar call-offs for opportunities under selective procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Southport Inquiry - Media Support

Notice Description

Notice for the award of a contract for media support services for the Southport Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-311a2c25-72f6-4a44-a394-5b6b56de1c50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd21866e-5d8b-409a-8610-bcff8379886d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£68,670 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREST ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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