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DHSC Lampard Inquiry Audio Visual Services

Department of Health and Social Care

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:26

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TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2025 at 12:06

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2025 at 13:47

Tender Notice
Award

05 Aug 2024 at 11:23

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Tender

28 Jan 2021 at 22:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is overseeing a contracting process for audio-visual services for the Lampard Inquiry, aimed at facilitating transparent public hearings through 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as teleconferencing services. Based in London, the contracting process was initiated under the tender stage and later completed with an awarding of contract. The contract, procured via the Dynamic Purchasing System RM6225 - Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning, spans an initial term of 24 months with a possible 12-month extension. Key changes in the contract term were documented as of 8th August 2025, and the awarding process was concluded on 2nd August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the audio-visual sector, particularly those specialising in teleconferencing and public broadcasting services. The process was open to suppliers through a mini-competition structure under the designated DPS, offering a selective but impactful entry into government procurement. Companies that can provide comprehensive AV solutions for live streaming, stenography, and electronic presentation will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The involvement of Crown Commercial Service underlines the strategic nature of this procurement, making it a suitable opportunity for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Lampard Inquiry Audio Visual Services

Notice Description

Audio Visual (AV) services are required for The Lampard Inquiry, allowing accessible and transparent public hearings. This case covers all public hearings over the course of the The Lampard Inquiry to be held between 2024 and 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care has procured a contract of audio-visual (AV) services to support the Lampard Inquiry.

This was procured via DPS RM6225 - Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning. 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. Additional information: Call off contract - DPS number RM6225 - Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning

Options: 12 month optional extension

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months, with an option to extend for a period of up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

The contract has been procured via a mini-competition using the DPS RM6225 Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047262-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

64224000 - Teleconferencing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,038,180 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health and Social Care
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

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
Postcode Area
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
TLI32 Westminster
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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