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DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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01 Aug 2024 at 06:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising and marketing services, and has a regional focus within the UK. The award stage has been reached, and the decision was finalised on 31st July 2024. Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd, a communications agency, has been awarded the contract valued at £89,311. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting its unique scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those specialising in communications strategy and media support. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd, could benefit greatly. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling government inquiries and public sector communications would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their portfolios and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support

Notice Description

This requirement is for a communications agency to support the Thirlwall Inquiry communications and media strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a communications agency to support the Thirlwall Inquiry communications and media strategy.

Procurement Information

Call off contract from Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6124

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024056-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,311 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
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
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

CREST ADVISORY (UK

Further Information

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