---
title: "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdc9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdc9

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support" to Four Communications Limited, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £16,800, involves providing media support services relevant to the publication of the Thirlwall Inquiry report and is categorized under public relations services. This limited procurement, executed below threshold with limited competition, allowed for a completion date starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 31st October 2026, with potential extension options by three months. The buyer, headquartered in London, oversaw the process under the legal framework identified as UKPGA 2023/54, with J Jones serving as a primary contact.

This procurement provides business growth opportunities in the public relations sector, specifically for companies capable of offering media support services to government inquiries. Large-scale enterprises, like the successful bidder Four Communications Limited, which can fulfil central government contracts and adhere to specific legal and operational frameworks, are well-suited to such opportunities. By participating in such tenders, businesses not only gain financial benefits but also enhance their portfolio with governmental projects, potentially leading to further public sector engagements.

## Notice

Communications Agency to support Thirlwall Inquiry's to provide media support for report publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060178-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,800 |
| Contracts value | £16,800 |

## 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 | FOUR COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060178-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060165-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060178-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060165-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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