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title: "DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services"
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# DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97baabbc-32bf-413f-9a9b-20d208e7d814

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for holistic audio-visual services for the Thirlwall Inquiry. The contract involves live web streaming, broadcasting, stenography, and evidence presentation for preliminary and full hearings. The contract is valued at £1,076,669.00 excluding VAT, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and potentially extending for another 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on March 8, 2024, and the contract has been awarded to RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for audio-visual equipment suppliers and telecommunication service providers, particularly those experienced in live streaming and broadcast services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference indicated in the procurement process. The location of the contract includes various territories and regions like the UK, European countries, and the rest of the world, offering a broad scope for businesses looking to expand their services internationally.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has procured a contract of holistic audio-visual (AV) services for the Thirlwall Inquiry. The services include: live onsite and online web streaming, broadcasting, live stenography, and electronic presentation of evidence for the Inquiry's preliminary and full hearings. Initial Contract Term: 12 months Extension: The contract may be extended for a maximum duration of 12 months Contract Value: PS1,076,669.00 excl VAT Contract Number: C256195 Project Number: C246817

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69ca7fd-0ba9-445d-9965-fe90ec5f2012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,160,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,076,669 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 64224000 - Teleconferencing services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69ca7fd-0ba9-445d-9965-fe90ec5f2012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69ca7fd-0ba9-445d-9965-fe90ec5f2012
  2nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e0966c5-0d37-42f2-8a3f-1441c60625b6
  C256195 AV Contract Final_Redact

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