Award

T/WP DHSC: David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services FY24/25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (YORKSHIRE)

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (Yorkshire) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "T/WP DHSC: David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services FY24/25". This contract pertains to critical communications support for an ongoing public inquiry. The procurement falls under the marketing services industry category. The direct procurement method was utilised through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract has been awarded to LUTHER PENDRAGON LTD, starting from 30th November 2024 and ending on 30th August 2025. The award was officially published on 6th December 2024 with a contract value of £52,722 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-stakes communications and public relations services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale public inquiries. Given the contract's focus on marketing services, companies in the marketing and PR industry are well-suited to compete. While the suitability criteria do not specify an advantage for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with robust communication strategies and experience in the public sector would find this contract highly beneficial for growth and portfolio enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T/WP DHSC: David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services FY24/25

Notice Description

Critical communications support for the ongoing public inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-415f5daa-4952-4250-902d-37b96c474b1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4353e6-397a-4230-abe6-7c82bc4e7863
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,722 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 30 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (YORKSHIRE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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

LUTHER PENDRAGON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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