DHSC: Independent Review, Mental Health- External Communications Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the provision of external communications support related to the Final Report of an Independent Review into Mental Health, ADHD, and Autism. The tender, titled "DHSC: Independent Review, Mental Health - External Communications Support," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on public relations services. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition process, adhering to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Hanbury Strategy and commenced on 11th June 2026, with an initial completion on 31st August 2026. There is a provision for extension up to February 2027, highlighting flexibility in contract duration.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those with a focus on handling high-profile communication strategies within the health sector. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in managing complex and potentially controversial communications can benefit significantly from participating in such tenders. Hanbury Strategy’s involvement as the supplier showcases the type of organisation well-suited for this contract, suggesting that experienced firms in strategic communications can vie for similar opportunities in the future to enhance their portfolio and exposure in the public health communication domain.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Independent Review, Mental Health- External Communications Support

Notice Description

To secure time-limited external communications support to manage the publication of the Final Report of the Independent Review into Prevalence and Support for Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism, ensuring clear, accurate and accessible communication of complex and potentially contested evidence, protecting the Review's independence and managing reputational risk during a high-profile publication period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055312-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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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

HANBURY STRATEGY

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