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Contract Award - Manston Inquiry - Press and Communications Services

HOME OFFICE

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Home Office's contract award for press and communications services related to the Manston Inquiry. This specific contracting falls under the industry category of value-added information services and is designated as a service procurement. Based in London, United Kingdom, this procurement employed a selective method, specifically using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 8th May 2026 to 7th May 2027. The total contract value amounts to £200,000, reflecting the allocated budget for these services.

With the contract having been awarded to Four Communications Ltd, a large-scale enterprise positioned in London, this procurement provides a significant business opportunity within the niche of communications and public relations. While large companies like Four Communications Ltd are evidently suitable candidates, the procurement also indicates a preference for small and medium enterprises, thereby encouraging participation from a diverse range of business sizes. This could be an excellent avenue for businesses specialising in communications, particularly those adept at managing public and press relations, to gain exposure and solidify their portfolio by aligning with government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - Manston Inquiry - Press and Communications Services

Notice Description

Contract award of Manston Inquiry - Press and Communications Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2fa91b3-8b6f-4de5-a600-941775f90d90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f27422-b201-4c10-8c65-9dd4726f1bff
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64216210 - Value-added information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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