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title: "DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services FY2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067369"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services FY2026/27

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067369

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care has completed a procurement process for audio visual services related to the Thirlwall Inquiry for the fiscal year 2026/27, focusing on event services within the public health industry category. Located in London, United Kingdom, the contract was directly awarded to Radio Technical Services without competition, as the process was below the threshold requirements. This follows the expiration of a previous framework agreement, with the contract covering 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026. The contract award was confirmed on the 25th of March 2026, offering continuity of operation during hearings at existing venues, crucial for maintaining timely and effective service delivery.

This direct award presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing specialised technical support for government events. The emphasis on sustained site-specific experience indicates potential for businesses capable of rapid adaptation to unique venue requirements. Organisations with robust event coordination capabilities and those familiar with audio visual solutions within the public sector may find similar opportunities to engage with central government departments. Despite the lack of competition in this instance, understanding and navigating the intricacies of direct awards could provide strategic leverage in entering or expanding within government contracting landscapes.

## Notice

The existing contract C256195 has reached the maximum number of extensions permitted under the framework terms and cannot be further extended compliantly. The incumbent supplier has supported the Inquiry since the commencement of hearings and has developed a detailed, operational understanding of the venue, hearing schedule, and technical requirements. This includes the ability to rig and de-rig the hearing space rapidly and reliably in response to changing timetables, adjournments, and evidential needs. This level of efficiency is the result of sustained, site-specific experience rather than generic capability. A new supplier, while potentially technically competent, would require a mobilisation and familiarisation period and would not be able to deliver the same speed or continuity of service immediately. This introduces a material risk to operational continuity and the smooth running of hearings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027109-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,056 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & 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 | RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027109-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027109-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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