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DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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02 Apr 2024 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for holistic audio-visual services for the Thirlwall Inquiry. The contract involves live web streaming, broadcasting, stenography, and evidence presentation for preliminary and full hearings. The contract is valued at £1,076,669.00 excluding VAT, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and potentially extending for another 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on March 8, 2024, and the contract has been awarded to RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for audio-visual equipment suppliers and telecommunication service providers, particularly those experienced in live streaming and broadcast services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference indicated in the procurement process. The location of the contract includes various territories and regions like the UK, European countries, and the rest of the world, offering a broad scope for businesses looking to expand their services internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care has procured a contract of holistic audio-visual (AV) services for the Thirlwall Inquiry. The services include: live onsite and online web streaming, broadcasting, live stenography, and electronic presentation of evidence for the Inquiry's preliminary and full hearings. Initial Contract Term: 12 months Extension: The contract may be extended for a maximum duration of 12 months Contract Value: PS1,076,669.00 excl VAT Contract Number: C256195 Project Number: C246817

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97baabbc-32bf-413f-9a9b-20d208e7d814
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69ca7fd-0ba9-445d-9965-fe90ec5f2012
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64224000 - Teleconferencing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,160,460 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,076,669 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 1-2 years
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 (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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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