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Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry - Professional Media Services

GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY : CABINET OFFICE

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10 Jan 2019 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry, represented by the Cabinet Office, has awarded a contract for "Professional Media Services" in the sector of public relations consultancy. This procurement process was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £300,000, commenced on 18th September 2018 and concluded on 17th September 2019. Although the tender period ended on 24th August 2018, the award notice was published for transparency purposes on 10th January 2019, reflecting the organisation's commitment to clear communication about its contracting processes.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in public relations and media services, as it demonstrates a willingness from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry to engage suppliers who can support significant public inquiries. While this particular contract has already been awarded to Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd, companies in the public relations consultancy field should keep an eye out for future tenders and collaborations linked to similar inquiries or public service needs, as such opportunities could contribute to business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry - Professional Media Services

Notice Description

Media services- support and PR for the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f43e706-e62a-4a83-ae1b-ac5780768739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aaf1d21-fd82-4c2f-b3cd-7c5c80e05204
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 17 Sep 2019 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
GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREST ADVISORY (UK

Further Information

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