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title: "Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068198"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Media Advisory Services for the Nottingham Inquiry

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068198

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, is currently extending the contract for media advisory services pertaining to the Nottingham Inquiry. The extension, necessary for ensuring continuity and effective media handling, will last until 12th June 2026. This procurement process, initiated as a tender and initially completed on 10th February 2026, falls under the industry category of media services. The contract amendment, published on 20th April 2026, highlights the need for continued expert communications and stakeholder engagement due to increased public interest and intensity in the Inquiry's activities. The extension was processed through a direct procurement method without competition, given its below-threshold nature.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in telecommunications consultancy and marketing management consultancy services. It offers a chance for firms like Crest Advisory (UK) Ltd., the initially awarded supplier, to provide expert communications support during critical phases of the Nottingham Inquiry by engaging in activities such as responsive media engagement and the management of sensitive information. Companies that excel in maintaining public confidence and supporting transparency obligations will find this contract suitable for their service offerings, thus fostering potential business growth and enhancing their portfolio in public sector communications. The additional 12-week extension facilitates businesses to align with the Inquiry’s objectives while managing ongoing activities and planning transitions effectively.

## Notice

Provision of comprehensive communications and media-handling services for the Nottingham Inquiry (Please note the contract was awarded on 10 February 2026 with an end date of 31 March 2026. The award was initially published on Contracts Finder (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3007fb94-b9ee-4f90-8d6e-e90f62a13921?origin=SearchResults&p=1). It is now being republished on the appropriate platform to ensure compliance with the correct publication requirements)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035646-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,104 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:03 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035646-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033572-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035646-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033572-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3007fb94-b9ee-4f90-8d6e-e90f62a13921?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.crestadvisory.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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