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title: "Cranston Inquiry - DfT Support Services"
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# Cranston Inquiry - DfT Support Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69633790-2f0d-4d55-bfb3-507e22700ae1

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is planning to procure support services for the Cranston Inquiry, which investigates the tragic events of 24 November 2021 in the Channel. The tender, classified under community health services (CPV code 85323000), is in the planning stage as of 23 August 2024. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with an estimated value of £40,000. Key dates include the future notice date on 2 September 2024 and the contract period from 14 October 2024 to 28 March 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in community health and support services. Businesses that can provide qualified counsellors or support workers for the Inquiry's public hearings will find this tender beneficial. The focus will be on providing emotional support to attendees and witnesses in distress, with the ability to link them to national or specialist support services. Speed and sensitivity are crucial, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer prompt and compassionate services.

## Notice

The Cranston Inquiry has been set up to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel. As part of the Inquiry public hearings will be held. The Inquiry is required to provide two counsellors/ support workers to attend in person each day of the hearing and support attendees and witnesses/ participants who are distressed or need immediate support at the hearing centre. Such support should be limited to assisting individuals to engage with the Inquiry ie sharing their experiences where appropriate and should not lead to ongoing support or counselling. Support workers can signpost to national support providers or specialist providers, but it should be clear that these services are independent of the Inquiry. Speed is of the essence in procuring these services are hearings may be imminent and they are of an extremely emotive nature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe5887-76ff-4506-bb6b-2823d6578e90 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe5887-76ff-4506-bb6b-2823d6578e90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fefe5887-76ff-4506-bb6b-2823d6578e90
  23rd August 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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