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DHSC: Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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04 Nov 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in London has awarded a contract to Luther Pendragon Limited for the "Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist" project. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on marketing and direct marketing services. The procurement process followed a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and the contract was signed on 15 October 2025. The contract period runs from 16 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, with a potential extension of up to six months upon request. The project is in the award and contract stage, aiming to provide a comprehensive press office function to support the maternity investigation with communications, engagement, and media liaison services.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses with expertise in communications and marketing, particularly those familiar with handling press and media relations in the health sector. As Luther Pendragon Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, was successful in securing the contract, similar SMEs with strong marketing capabilities could potentially benefit from engaging in such public sector projects. Firms with experience in strategic communications support could harness this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and foster growth through collaboration with a central government department.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist

Notice Description

The Investigation requires a communications agency to fulfil the press office function, offering day-to-day support with its communications, engagement and media liaison for Maternity Investigation phase 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070668-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Jacqueline Jones
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LUTHER PENDRAGON

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