Tender

NICE Electronic and Print Content Framework

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 Jan 2021 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2020 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2020 at 15:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is seeking suppliers for the "NICE Electronic and Print Content Framework." This procurement, categorised under health and social work services, aims to establish a Framework Agreement to provide NHS and related healthcare organisations across the UK with print and electronic knowledge resources. The open procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 8th March 2021 and a contract period starting on 5th April 2021, lasting until 4th April 2024. The total budget for this procurement is £27 million, aiming to support various sectors within healthcare by offering a comprehensive range of publications, including journals, books, and databases.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in publishing, particularly those providing print and digital content for healthcare professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers that deliver knowledge resources, such as academic publishers, content aggregators, and subscription agents, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this framework, businesses can extend their reach into the healthcare sector and contribute to the improvement of health services across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICE Electronic and Print Content Framework

Notice Description

NICE is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement on behalf of Health Education England (HEE), which: 1) identifies suppliers of published medical and healthcare Knowledge Resources and related services that will meet the needs of eligible NHS and healthcare related Purchasing Authorities and Beneficiaries throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; 2) provides a range of Knowledge Resource categories; 3) contains a breadth of supplier type i.e., direct publishers, Agents and other intermediaries e.g. booksellers. The Knowledge Resources that can be purchased through the Framework Agreement will be: * Print Journals: periodical publications published as physical hard Print Journals: periodical publications published as physical hard copies. * Electronic Journals: also known as ejournals, e-journals, and electronic serials - periodical publications published in electronic format(s) including HTML and PDF. May be offered as single titles or a named collection of titles. * Print Books: books published as physical hard copies including textbooks and monographs. * Electronic Books: also known as eBooks, e-books - digital versions of print books which may contain added functionality; and available in a number of digital formats and subscription and access models. * Databases: searchable online collections of structured information to support healthcare practice, learning, teaching and research to include: abstracting & indexing/bibliographic databases; full-text databases; electronic reference works; online anatomy resources. * Evidence Summaries: referential, digital knowledge summaries designed to provide health professionals with comprehensive evidence and "actionable knowledge" to: support decision-making at the point of care e.g. at the bedside, in the ward, in the clinic, and in community settings, including the patient's or carer's home; and to support education and learning before, during and after the patient consultation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cef7c6a-95e7-469c-86a1-b9e8fd461a46
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2021 - 16 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 4BT
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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