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Media Support Services - Southport

HOME OFFICE

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06 Aug 2025 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for providing specialist media support services for the Southport Inquiry. This procurement falls under the public relations management services category and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £99,850, was awarded to Crest Advisory Limited following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was finalised on 1st July 2025, and the contract period extends from 5th August 2025 to 30th January 2026.

This awarded tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and public relations, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises qualified to work with government entities. It highlights the importance of media management skills in public sector projects, signalling strategic growth opportunities for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the governmental communication field. Such businesses could benefit from fostering their niche capabilities in delivering tailored media services to similar high-profile investigations or inquiries conducted by large governmental bodies like the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Support Services - Southport

Notice Description

Specialist media support services to assist with communications for the Southport Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85037a61-17bd-451b-83ed-742907410b47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69dcb70-4b57-4612-bd92-e28f434bbe85
Current Stage
Award
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

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 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
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
TLD North West (England)
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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