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DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services FY2026/27

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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25 Mar 2026 at 08:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process for audio visual services related to the Thirlwall Inquiry for the fiscal year 2026/27, focusing on event services within the public health industry category. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract was directly awarded to Radio Technical Services without competition, as the process was below the threshold requirements. This follows the expiration of a previous framework agreement, with the contract covering 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026. The contract award was confirmed on the 25th of March 2026, offering continuity of operation during hearings at existing venues, crucial for maintaining timely and effective service delivery.

This direct award presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing specialised technical support for government events. The emphasis on sustained site-specific experience indicates potential for businesses capable of rapid adaptation to unique venue requirements. Organisations with robust event coordination capabilities and those familiar with audio visual solutions within the public sector may find similar opportunities to engage with central government departments. Despite the lack of competition in this instance, understanding and navigating the intricacies of direct awards could provide strategic leverage in entering or expanding within government contracting landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services FY2026/27

Notice Description

The existing contract C256195 has reached the maximum number of extensions permitted under the framework terms and cannot be further extended compliantly. The incumbent supplier has supported the Inquiry since the commencement of hearings and has developed a detailed, operational understanding of the venue, hearing schedule, and technical requirements. This includes the ability to rig and de-rig the hearing space rapidly and reliably in response to changing timetables, adjournments, and evidential needs. This level of efficiency is the result of sustained, site-specific experience rather than generic capability. A new supplier, while potentially technically competent, would require a mobilisation and familiarisation period and would not be able to deliver the same speed or continuity of service immediately. This introduces a material risk to operational continuity and the smooth running of hearings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067369
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027109-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,056 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & 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

RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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