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Audio Visual Services for the Nottingham Inquiry.

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a procurement process under the CCS Framework for Audio Visual Services catering to the Nottingham Inquiry. This opportunity involves the provision of comprehensive audio-visual services, including live onsite and online web streaming, electronic presentation of evidence, and potentially broadcasting services. Categorised under technical support services, the procurement is executed through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 16th February 2026 to 12th June 2026, with the award notice published on 23rd February 2026, marking the award stage of the process. The project locations include the United Kingdom and various other regions, which underlines its large-scale outreach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the audio-visual industry to expand their business scope by delivering specialised technical services for public inquiries. Companies with expertise in AV consultancy, web streaming, and electronic evidence management stand to benefit from this contract valued at £862,160. The partnership with the Ministry of Justice and a high-profile public inquiry offers a unique platform to demonstrate capabilities in delivering complex AV solutions, potentially leading to further contracts through dynamic purchasing systems. Businesses focusing on technical support and consultancy, particularly within the realms of audio-visual services, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual Services for the Nottingham Inquiry.

Notice Description

Provision of holistic audio-visual (AV) services, including live onsite and online web streaming, broadcasting (broadcasting is TBC), live stenography and editing, and electronic presentation of evidence for the Nottingham Inquiry's full hearings. Route to Market - CCS Framework - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning - Agreement ID: RM6225

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6db88261-635d-483b-aad1-abdcdc4275e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de17ad0-5bf9-4bf8-bd71-a7e69784d3ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£862,160 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£862,160 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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

RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED TRADING AS RTS COMMUNICATIONS.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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