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title: "David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services 23-24"
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# David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services 23-24

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd25e40-e76d-4df1-a26b-074cfa1c2d7b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for public relations services under the title "David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services 23-24". The contract, classified under CPV code 79416000, will be carried out in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1H 0EU). The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold. The tender period ended on 1st June 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 30th November 2024.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in public relations services to engage with the DHSC. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with relevant expertise in providing communication support for inquiries and investigative panels. The contract's location in London, United Kingdom, and its focus on public relations services make it ideal for SMEs seeking to expand their portfolio in the communications sector.

## Notice

A communications partner is required to support the Inquiry Panel in this Inquiry which has been set up to gather evidence to understand how these unlawful actions were not detected, identify any areas where early action by this Trust was necessary and then consider wider national issues, including for the NHS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08721907-5041-4d80-aad9-0729adba1894 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,600 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUTHER PENDRAGON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08721907-5041-4d80-aad9-0729adba1894

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08721907-5041-4d80-aad9-0729adba1894
  9th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3671e7db-09b6-4dc7-a1c1-9ad3e74e794b
  Short_Form_Contract DF Inquiry final LP signed Redacted

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