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title: "Contract Award - Manston Inquiry - Press and Communications Services"
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# Contract Award - Manston Inquiry - Press and Communications Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2fa91b3-8b6f-4de5-a600-941775f90d90

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Home Office's contract award for press and communications services related to the Manston Inquiry. This specific contracting falls under the industry category of value-added information services and is designated as a service procurement. Based in London, United Kingdom, this procurement employed a selective method, specifically using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 8th May 2026 to 7th May 2027. The total contract value amounts to £200,000, reflecting the allocated budget for these services.

With the contract having been awarded to Four Communications Ltd, a large-scale enterprise positioned in London, this procurement provides a significant business opportunity within the niche of communications and public relations. While large companies like Four Communications Ltd are evidently suitable candidates, the procurement also indicates a preference for small and medium enterprises, thereby encouraging participation from a diverse range of business sizes. This could be an excellent avenue for businesses specialising in communications, particularly those adept at managing public and press relations, to gain exposure and solidify their portfolio by aligning with government projects.

## Notice

Contract award of Manston Inquiry - Press and Communications Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f27422-b201-4c10-8c65-9dd4726f1bff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | FOUR COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64216210 - Value-added information services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f27422-b201-4c10-8c65-9dd4726f1bff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f27422-b201-4c10-8c65-9dd4726f1bff
  26th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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