Award

NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for ProQuest LLC supply: NCC collection

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

In a public procurement process facilitated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, a contract titled "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for ProQuest LLC supply: NCC collection" was awarded to PROQUEST LLC. The procurement relates to the provision of the National Core Content (NCC) for the NHS in England, involving resources like AMED, BNI, Medline, HRPC, PsycARTICLES, and PsycINFO. This process falls under the 'services' category within the 'Publications' industry. The initiative, headquartered at Manchester's Piccadilly Place (postcode M1 3BN), follows a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 30th June 2025, with the award being declared active on 28th March 2024 and published on 17th April 2026.

Business growth opportunities abound with this contract, as it underscores a partnership between NHS England and PROQUEST LLC, valued at £4,572,405.17. Despite the procurement method being selective and tied to a framework agreement, companies with the capability to supply specialised publication content or knowledge-based resources can find valuable insights for similar future opportunities. Especially suited for enterprises skilled in healthcare information services or content provision, this contract emphasises the enduring demand for comprehensive data access and digital content in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for ProQuest LLC supply: NCC collection

Notice Description

National Core Content (NCC) provision of AMED, BNI, Medline, HRPC, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO to the NHS in England on behalf of NHS England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39072bfd-2023-448d-9027-6913e7490b81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261e1410-6e99-4046-bade-bb10fae088e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,905,168 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,572,405 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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