--- title: "DHSC - Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2021-10-19" --- # DHSC - Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47fedf37-b003-4f00-8a5f-f1959707524d.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently undergoing a tender process for the "DHSC - Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry". This procurement falls within the advertising and marketing services industry and aims to gather communications support for an inquiry investigating mental health inpatient deaths in Essex from January 2000 to December 2020. The tender is in the planning stage, with submission deadline set for 9th November 2021, and the contract period expected to commence on 1st December 2021, lasting until 30th April 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £50,000. Interested bidders must submit their proposals via the DHSC e-Sourcing portal to be compliant. This tender presents valuable opportunities for communications agencies and marketing consultancies looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector. With the need to effectively manage the communications strategy surrounding the tragic inquiry, businesses that specialise in media handling, public relations, or strategic communication will find a suitable platform to leverage their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, enhancing their experience and visibility in government contracts. ## Notice Our requirement is for a communications agency to support the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry (EMHII) communications and media strategy. The Inquiry has been established to investigate the deaths of Mental Health inpatients across NHS Trusts in Essex between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2020 The Inquiry requires communication support to: * Raise the profile of the Inquiry's work so that as many of those affected by the deaths and treatment of Mental Health inpatients in Essex know about the Inquiry's work and are able to participate * Support the Inquiry team and Chair with any reactive communications * Develop the communications and media handling skills of the Inquiry team and Chair * Support the release of the final and any interim reports and recommendations Interested bidders can view the ITT for this requirement by visiting our e-Sourcing portal Atamis at : https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome "View current notices and opportunities". Any bid received outside of the Atamis Platform will be considered non-compliant and will not be evaluated. If your organisation already has an account on this portal, you will be able to view all the opportunity documents by logging in and accessing the attachments area. If your organisation does not have an account and you are interested in the requirement, you will need to register to view the documents. Please register as a supplier on the DHSC e-Sourcing portal in order to receive the invitation and related documents. Link: Link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76a391-a830-4067-964b-1b13bb0ea376 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2021 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76a391-a830-4067-964b-1b13bb0ea376 - 19 Oct 2021 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2d0e57-a017-41b4-b3c4-299ac15e120f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76a391-a830-4067-964b-1b13bb0ea376 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2d0e57-a017-41b4-b3c4-299ac15e120f 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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