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title: "Provision of Strategic Communications Support - Omagh Bombing Inquiry"
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# Provision of Strategic Communications Support - Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e8c8ba-7768-4668-bf5a-d3805806432a

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO), represented by the Crown Commercial Service, has concluded the procurement stage for a strategic communications support contract for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. The contract, classified under Public Relations Consultancy Services (CPV 79416200), focuses on providing both strategic and operational communications support over a 12-18 month period in Northern Ireland, UK. The procurement process, primarily selective, involved calling off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £300,000 GBP. Key dates include the contract period starting on 26 August 2024 and ending on 25 August 2025. The award was officially published on 10 September 2024 following the announcement of the active award on 21 August 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and strategic communications, particularly those qualified to handle high-profile and sensitive assignments. The suitability requirements indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, aligning with the government's inclusion policies. Companies adept at delivering comprehensive communications strategies within a fixed-term contractual framework will find this tender advantageous for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in handling critical national inquiries.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO), on behalf of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry (OBI) which has been established and is sponsored by the NIO, is seeking to procure strategic and operational communications support for the Inquiry for 12-18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a2301c-b9e4-41ab-bda0-6f9770201aab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a2301c-b9e4-41ab-bda0-6f9770201aab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a2301c-b9e4-41ab-bda0-6f9770201aab
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43531960-b94b-4213-a49f-762e526b6752
  Redacted Contract Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a87953ea-0972-4156-b5b8-0c458ca21c47
  Redacted Call-Off Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db37b9ea-f77e-4f75-8f24-27c22d1802cd
  Contracts Finder Summary

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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