Tender

DHSC - Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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19 Oct 2021 at 16:23

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19 Oct 2021 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently undergoing a tender process for the "DHSC - Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry". This procurement falls within the advertising and marketing services industry and aims to gather communications support for an inquiry investigating mental health inpatient deaths in Essex from January 2000 to December 2020. The tender is in the planning stage, with submission deadline set for 9th November 2021, and the contract period expected to commence on 1st December 2021, lasting until 30th April 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £50,000. Interested bidders must submit their proposals via the DHSC e-Sourcing portal to be compliant.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for communications agencies and marketing consultancies looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector. With the need to effectively manage the communications strategy surrounding the tragic inquiry, businesses that specialise in media handling, public relations, or strategic communication will find a suitable platform to leverage their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, enhancing their experience and visibility in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC - Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry

Notice Description

Our requirement is for a communications agency to support the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry (EMHII) communications and media strategy. The Inquiry has been established to investigate the deaths of Mental Health inpatients across NHS Trusts in Essex between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2020 The Inquiry requires communication support to: * Raise the profile of the Inquiry's work so that as many of those affected by the deaths and treatment of Mental Health inpatients in Essex know about the Inquiry's work and are able to participate * Support the Inquiry team and Chair with any reactive communications * Develop the communications and media handling skills of the Inquiry team and Chair * Support the release of the final and any interim reports and recommendations Interested bidders can view the ITT for this requirement by visiting our e-Sourcing portal Atamis at : https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome "View current notices and opportunities". Any bid received outside of the Atamis Platform will be considered non-compliant and will not be evaluated. If your organisation already has an account on this portal, you will be able to view all the opportunity documents by logging in and accessing the attachments area. If your organisation does not have an account and you are interested in the requirement, you will need to register to view the documents. Please register as a supplier on the DHSC e-Sourcing portal in order to receive the invitation and related documents. Link: Link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76a391-a830-4067-964b-1b13bb0ea376
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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