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    ContractsPress and Communications Services for Manston Inquiry
    Awarded contract

    Press and Communications Services for Manston Inquiry

    Awarded
    £200k
    Published 26 Jun 2026

    Contract opportunity to provide professional press and communications services supporting the Manston Inquiry's media relations and public communications needs.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 26 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £200k
    Published 26 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £200,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      2 Apr 2026
      7 months ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • FC
      Four Communications Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    26 Jun 2026Today2 Apr 2026

    Brief

    This contract award provides press and communications services for the Manston Inquiry. The successful supplier will handle media relations, communications strategy, and public information dissemination related to the inquiry proceedings. Services include managing press inquiries, preparing communications materials, coordinating media engagement, and ensuring transparent public communication throughout the inquiry process.

    Track record

    5 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In media communications, HOME OFFICE has awarded 5 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Whistl UK Ltd2× · 40%
    2. Four Communications Ltd1× · 20%
    3. ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED1× · 20%
    4. Swiss Post UK & EIRE Ltd1× · 20%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    e8f27422-b201-4c10-8c65-9dd4726f1bff-903671

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