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title: "Covid-19 Inquiry Communications Agency"
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# Covid-19 Inquiry Communications Agency

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bff43210-fa5e-4c9a-b60d-f30f5cf192b3

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office conducted a tender process for the "Covid-19 Inquiry Communications Agency" aimed at procuring strategic communications advice and media services to assist with the Inquiry's launch stage and consultation on its Terms of Reference. The procurement, classified under business services (CPV: 79000000), was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th December 2021, and the contract commenced on 21st December 2021, concluding on 28th February 2022, with the effective award date recorded as 21st December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, public relations, and media strategy. Firms that are experienced in providing inquiry support, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement services would be particularly suited to compete for similar future contracts within the public sector. The involvement of the Cabinet Office suggests a robust demand for high-quality service provision, which could facilitate avenues for growth in the competitive landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

The provision of ongoing specialist inquiry strategic communications advice and professional media services to support the Inquiry's operations during its launch stage and consultation on its Terms of Reference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57c2485-925a-46d5-b0d1-d1e8847dd413 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57c2485-925a-46d5-b0d1-d1e8847dd413

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57c2485-925a-46d5-b0d1-d1e8847dd413
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/327927a4-eb61-487f-a034-446bdb799998
  This attachment consists of the Award Notice and the annexed Supplier Acceptance Email, together forming the Contract

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