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EAG Call-off 0725-0326 CEDAR

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 CEDAR" for the provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance. This tender fell under the services category, specifically dealing with social research services. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The award stage was completed with an effective contract value of £172,884.53, awarded to the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services to enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a reputable organisation like NICE. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, established firms in the social research sector could exploit this as a chance to work on NICE guidance assessments, expanding their influence in the healthcare domain. The selective procurement method may appeal to companies already engaged in the framework agreement, offering a streamlined pathway to secure the contract. Businesses located within the UK have the logistical advantage for this opportunity because of the delivery requirements in Manchester.

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Notice Title

EAG Call-off 0725-0326 CEDAR

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0339a498-03e1-4dd7-8b72-4e720e022fc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1d5ec0-6f64-4163-990a-d35f57422060
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,884 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,884 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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