Scope
Reference
C389216
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.
Contract 1. DHSC: Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist
Supplier
Contract value
- £92,000 excluding VAT
- £110,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 October 2025
Contract dates
- 16 October 2025 to 30 June 2026
- Possible extension to 30 December 2026
- 1 year, 2 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
10 working days' notice to the supplier prior to the expiry date to request extension up to 6 months.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
10 working days' notice to the supplier prior to the expiry date to request extension up to 6 months.
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Luther Pendragon Limited
48 Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 0EJ
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@lugher.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. DHSC: Maternity Investigation Phase 1 - Communications Specialist
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jacqueline Jones
Email: ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government