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title: "DHSC: NHSPP: Thirlwall Inquiry Audio Visual Services FY2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06736f"
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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-06736f

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has awarded a contract for the provision of Audio Visual Services for the Thirlwall Inquiry Fiscal Year 2026/27. This procurement process, initiated as a direct method below the threshold without competition, is classified under the 'Event services' industry category and involves the location in London. The contract, worth £52,056 excluding VAT, was signed on 25th March 2026 and will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2026. The award has been made to Radio Technical Services, a large-scale supplier, to ensure continuity and efficiency in handling the logistical and technical needs of the Inquiry's hearings.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in event and audio-visual services to capitalise on the requirements of high-profile inquiries. With the incumbent supplier retaining the contract, new entrants into this space can strategise to build niche expertise in government contracts by focusing on mobilising quickly and providing seamless service. Firms that can harness site-specific operational knowledge and deliver reliable, tailored solutions in response to fluctuating needs and schedules would be well-suited to bidding for similar opportunities in the future. As government entities often require rapid adaptability and sustained reliability, businesses building capacity in these areas could see significant growth potential.

## 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/027116-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027116-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027116-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details 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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