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title: "David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services"
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# David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efbe33ce-7991-4b05-86e3-ab4c7384629c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "David Fuller Inquiry - Main Phase Comms Services" was awarded to Luther Pendragon by DHSC. The contract falls under the industry category of Public relations services. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract value is £99,400 GBP, with a tender period ending on 15th February 2022 and a contract period from 28th February 2022 to 30th June 2023, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the public relations services sector to compete for business growth. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specialising in public relations, communications, and consultancy services. The DHSC as the buyer organisation has demonstrated a preference for direct procurement methods, offering suitable conditions for smaller businesses to participate.

## Notice

The Inquiry will gather evidence to understand how these unlawful actions were not detected by the relevant NHS Trusts, identify any areas where early action by this Trust was necessary and then consider wider national issues, including for the NHS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978397f-3559-41b3-a5bc-07282e053f72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,400 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 | LUTHER PENDRAGON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978397f-3559-41b3-a5bc-07282e053f72
- 27 Oct 2022 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c60321c-4be2-4b02-a3ad-3418256e3ca5
- 17 Oct 2022 at 10:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c60321c-4be2-4b02-a3ad-3418256e3ca5
- 22 Feb 2022 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c60321c-4be2-4b02-a3ad-3418256e3ca5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f978397f-3559-41b3-a5bc-07282e053f72
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c60321c-4be2-4b02-a3ad-3418256e3ca5
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HN8I/HDUGUGgBhfQ258WUx.2xCacLp9vl6EgAUagSLh_MIZY
  Redacted Contract Terms and Conditions - Main Phase Comms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec19b469-296c-42a1-b956-ccb39c9b9e84
  Redacted contract signed
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57ddc5fb-3848-4252-929d-f3cec543dc0e
  Redacted Contract Terms and Conditions - Main Phase Comms

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