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title: "Southport Inquiry - Media Support"
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# Southport Inquiry - Media Support

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-311a2c25-72f6-4a44-a394-5b6b56de1c50

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of media support services for the Southport Inquiry, classified under public relations services (CPV code 79416000). This procurement, valued at £68,670, utilised a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded to Crest Advisory Limited, commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to end on 30th April 2027. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and involved services to be delivered across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and some international locales.

This award presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in media support and public relations services, particularly those capable of operating within the specified geographic scope. The Home Office's selection of Crest Advisory Limited indicates a focus on experienced firms that can handle significant government-related projects. SMEs operating in the public relations field, especially those capable of fulfilling complex, multi-region service requirements, could find similar government procurements beneficial for strategic growth and increased exposure. The use of a dynamic purchasing system in this instance underscores the importance for businesses to stay registered and ready to respond to similar call-offs for opportunities under selective procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Notice for the award of a contract for media support services for the Southport Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd21866e-5d8b-409a-8610-bcff8379886d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,670 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREST ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd21866e-5d8b-409a-8610-bcff8379886d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd21866e-5d8b-409a-8610-bcff8379886d
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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