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Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

30 Jun 2026 at 14:04

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

20 Apr 2026 at 14:03

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

14 Apr 2026 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, a central government public authority based in London, UK, is managing a tender process titled "Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry." This tender falls under the service category of telecommunication and marketing management consultancy services. The procurement process has reached the contract amendment stage as of 30 June 2026, with provisions for contract extensions to ensure the continuity of services for the Nottingham Inquiry's closing hearings and submissions scheduled for September 2026. The key dates for the recent contract amendment are from 24 to 25 June 2026, with an extension possibility until 30 September 2026, contributing to a total contract value adjustment to £212,580.48 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in media advisory services, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive and high-profile public communications. Companies like Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd., who are already involved in the contract, have demonstrated the ability to manage critical communications needs under heightened public pressure and scrutiny. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in stakeholder coordination, media engagement, and communications strategy would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth, provided they can meet the demanding standards required by the Inquiry. The direct procurement method adopted implies opportunities for businesses that can showcase a proven record of seamless continuity and strategic communications management in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of comprehensive communications and media-handling services for the Nottingham Inquiry (Please note the contract was awarded on 10 February 2026 with an end date of 31 March 2026. The award was initially published on Contracts Finder (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3007fb94-b9ee-4f90-8d6e-e90f62a13921?origin=SearchResults&p=1). It is now being republished on the appropriate platform to ensure compliance with the correct publication requirements)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061284-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
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) Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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