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DHSC: Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist

Department of Health & Social Care

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department of Health & Social Care

Buyer Address: 39 Victoria Street, London, UKI32, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jacqueline Jones

Contact Email: ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
92000.0 GBP
Published
04 Nov 2025, 09:10
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
15 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79342000 - Marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Luther Pendragon Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Investigation requires a communications agency to fulfil the press office function, offering day-to-day support with its communications, engagement and media liaison for Maternity Investigation phase 1.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: DHSC: Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist

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