Tender

NICE Knowledge Resources Framework

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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13 Nov 2024 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has initiated a procurement process for the NICE Knowledge Resources Framework, aimed at acquiring healthcare-related print and digital knowledge resources for NHS, health, and social care organisations in the UK. This includes print and electronic journals, books, bibliographic and full-text content databases, evidence summaries, and other educational resources. The tender is currently at the active stage and follows an open procedure. A framework agreement worth £40,000,000 is anticipated to replace the current agreement expiring on 31 May 2025. The tender period closes on 13 January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 June 2025 and ending on 31 May 2028. The procurement category is services, specifically library services, and it is conducted under CPV code 92511000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, engaged in providing healthcare information resources. Companies with expertise in producing and distributing medical literature, digital content, and educational materials can benefit from this procurement. The extensive scope covering both print and digital formats ensures diverse participation, enabling suppliers to showcase their comprehensive portfolios. This framework promises sustained collaboration with NICE and access to a substantial market within the UK’s healthcare sector, thus presenting valuable prospects for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICE Knowledge Resources Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to put in place a Framework Agreement to support the purchase of healthcare related print and digital knowledge resources by NHS, health and social care organisations in the UK. Clinicians and staff within these organisations need these knowledge resources to support their practice, research and education. Such knowledge resources will include (but may not be limited to) print and electronic journals and books, databases of bibliographic and full text published content, evidence summaries, continuing medical education resources, digital anatomy resources. This procurement will replace the current NICE Electronic and Print Content Framework Agreement when it expires on 31 May 2025. More details about the current Framework specification and agreement can be found at: https://www.nice.org.uk/about/nice-communities/library-and-knowledge-services-staff/buy-books-journals-and-databases Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b90c32-4421-4f41-a915-ca2b2abea42a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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