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title: "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (YORKSHIRE)"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (YORKSHIRE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f71af0b9-3bae-42e9-8b7e-745c5441bdba

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (Yorkshire) has concluded the procurement stage of a tender titled "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support". This falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, specifically aimed at providing communications support to the Thirlwall Inquiry. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, worth £89,311, has been awarded to Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd and is scheduled to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st March 2025. The location for delivery is London, United Kingdom, with a postal code of SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in communications, marketing, and public relations, particularly those experienced in public sector inquiries and advisory roles. SMEs, like Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd, that operate within the United Kingdom and can provide targeted, high-quality support for government initiatives will find this contract beneficial for growth and credibility within the industry. The procurement process favoured selective sourcing, making it crucial for interested businesses to be included in dynamic purchasing systems to access similar opportunities.

## Notice

Communications support to the Thirlwall Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea7257cb-bbdc-4b49-b61c-319e6fc1f1eb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,311 |
| 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 (YORKSHIRE) |
| 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 | CREST ADVISORY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea7257cb-bbdc-4b49-b61c-319e6fc1f1eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea7257cb-bbdc-4b49-b61c-319e6fc1f1eb
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d00206b-e50a-41f8-94b9-11a83441621c
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