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title: "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048694"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2024-08-01"
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# DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048694

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Communications Support". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising and marketing services, and has a regional focus within the UK. The award stage has been reached, and the decision was finalised on 31st July 2024. Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd, a communications agency, has been awarded the contract valued at £89,311. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting its unique scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those specialising in communications strategy and media support. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd, could benefit greatly. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling government inquiries and public sector communications would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their portfolios and expanding their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

This requirement is for a communications agency to support the Thirlwall Inquiry communications and media strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a communications agency to support the Thirlwall Inquiry communications and media strategy.

### Procurement Information

Call off contract from Crown Commercial Service DPS RM6124

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024056-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,311 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 06:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024056-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.crestadvisory.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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