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EACFA 22-25 Call-off ScHARR

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "EACFA 22-25 Call-off ScHARR" initiated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reached the award stage. The procurement process involves social research services, focusing on the provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE. Located in Manchester, UK, the contracting authority facilitated the tender under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates include the tender period ending on 31st March 2024, with the contract starting on 1st April 2024 and concluding on 30th June 2025. The award, valued at £205,743, was published on 25th March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services to partner with prominent organisations like THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, the appointed supplier. The procurement is structured to benefit large-scale businesses, as indicated by the nature of the project and the procurement method. The association with a respected entity like NICE, which plays a critical role in the UK's healthcare ecosystem, offers businesses an invaluable platform to enhance their credentials and potentially open doors to future collaborations within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

EACFA 22-25 Call-off ScHARR

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58cf73a2-504f-4422-8018-1a37a7e5847e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7cec83-08ec-4528-9d24-c17ab9b85cbd
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
Large

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
£205,743 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,743 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 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
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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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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