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DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support

Department of Health and Social Care

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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26 Jun 2026 at 10:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support" to Four Communications Limited, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £16,800, involves providing media support services relevant to the publication of the Thirlwall Inquiry report and is categorized under public relations services. This limited procurement, executed below threshold with limited competition, allowed for a completion date starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 31st October 2026, with potential extension options by three months. The buyer, headquartered in London, oversaw the process under the legal framework identified as UKPGA 2023/54, with J Jones serving as a primary contact.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities in the public relations sector, specifically for companies capable of offering media support services to government inquiries. Large-scale enterprises, like the successful bidder Four Communications Limited, which can fulfil central government contracts and adhere to specific legal and operational frameworks, are well-suited to such opportunities. By participating in such tenders, businesses not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their portfolio with governmental projects, potentially leading to further public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support

Notice Description

Communications Agency to support Thirlwall Inquiry's to provide media support for report publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060178-2026
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
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£16,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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

Four Communications Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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