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DHSC: Thirlwall Inquiry Media Support

Awarded to Four Communications Limited

Department of Health & Social Care(buyer)

Published
Published 26 June 2026

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Overview

The Department of Health & Social Care has awarded a contract to Four Communications Limited for £33,600 to provide media support for the Thirlwall Inquiry's report publication. The communications agency will deliver media relations and support services to assist with the public launch and dissemination of the inquiry report.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
26 June 2026
Classification (CPV)
Public relations services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,800
Award date
23 June 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 31 October 2026
Contract length
4 months
Could run to
31 January 2027
Bids received
3
Winner
  • Four Communications Limited

The recorded term ended on 31 October 2026. With extensions, it could run to 31 January 2027.

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Four Communications Limited

Based in
London

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

0 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

Market context

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£73,970

Median of 18,950 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 77% below the median.

Department of Health & Social Care in the last 12 months

61

contracts awarded, worth £435,984,903 in total

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    26 June 2026

  2. Contract

    26 June 2026

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