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Manston Inquiry - Hearing Services

HOME OFFICE

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Manston Inquiry - Hearing Services contract has been awarded by the Home Office, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the audio-visual equipment category, is valued at £750,000 and spans from April 6, 2026, to April 5, 2027. The procurement process was selective, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, now in the award stage, concluded its tender period on February 26, 2026. This contract particularly targets the services sector with a delivery focus in London, providing a comprehensive package for hearing services necessary for the inquiry.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises specialising in audio-visual services; however, SMEs were also considered suitable during the procurement process. Businesses that can offer advanced tech integration in audio-visual equipment and services could benefit significantly due to the scale and duration of this project. Opus 2 International Limited, a London-based company, was selected as the supplier, indicating that experienced firms in similar domains, housed in or near large urban areas such as London, are well-positioned to compete effectively for such governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manston Inquiry - Hearing Services

Notice Description

Contract award of Manston Inquiry - Hearing Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e278a349-b4a9-4f6c-a49c-3adda3169cd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bc1ded-34d8-4dec-a660-57a2a38bc8f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 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

OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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