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title: "Cranston Inquiry Comms and Media Services"
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# Cranston Inquiry Comms and Media Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17fc49c2-bbe8-4b94-8262-4b96f48399e4

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the Cranston Inquiry Communications and Media Services to Four Communications Limited. The procurement process involved a direct award method with a contract value of £80,000. The contract, related to radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment services, commenced on March 18, 2024, and will end on July 31, 2025.

This contract opportunity offers potential for businesses in the media and communications sector, particularly those with expertise in strategic communications, media handling, and engagement services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can be suitable contenders for such tenders. Businesses interested in supplying media support services should monitor future opportunities from the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Communications and media support for the Cranston Inquiry. Providing support on strategic communications, media handling and engagement including developing press notices and handling media enquiries, managing media accreditation for public hearings, planning for media interviews and training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105b30c8-f3b1-4484-bb0c-6f2941c6fb48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOUR COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105b30c8-f3b1-4484-bb0c-6f2941c6fb48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105b30c8-f3b1-4484-bb0c-6f2941c6fb48
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a19bc405-5849-488f-9a2c-4744035a304a
  n/a

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