Tender

Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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24 Jul 2020 at 11:02

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07 Jul 2020 at 10:56

Planning

03 Jul 2020 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently seeking proposals to recruit and facilitate focus groups aimed at developing public health guidance on social, emotional, and mental well-being in primary and secondary education. This tender, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" in the services category, is being conducted via an open procurement method. Key dates include a deadline for expressions of interest by 17:00 UK time on 31st July 2020 and a submission deadline for tender offers by 12:00 UK time on 14th August 2020. The focus group work is to be conducted in North West England, with the contract anticipated to commence on 19th October 2020 and run until 18th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in educational consultancy, social services, and mental health research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their expertise in these areas. Businesses that can effectively engage with children and young people, especially 'seldom heard' groups, will be well-positioned to provide the necessary insights and support for this initiative. Leveraging virtual meeting technologies to facilitate socially distanced engagements will be crucial in successfully meeting the tender's requirements.

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Notice Title

Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education

Notice Description

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has been asked by the Department of Health and Social Care in England to update public health guidance on Social and emotion wellbeing in primary and secondary education (PH12 & PH20) The guidance covers how educational and other professionals can provide a supportive environment, universal education and targeted interventions to promote good social and emotional wellbeing in children and young people in primary and secondary education. Both guidelines aim to help children and young people reach their full potential and maximise their opportunities. Proposals are invited to conduct focus group work using methods that ensure government mandated social distancing are observed such as using virtual meetings. The aim of the focus group work is to discuss both the identified evidence and the committees interpretation of it with children and young people in primary and secondary education, including 'seldom heard' children and young people, so that their perspectives can be incorporated into the work of the PHAC. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions Expressions of Interest must be emailed to Irene.walker@nice.org.uk no later than 17:00 (5.00pm) UK time on 31st July 2020. Questions on any aspect of the brief, by email to Irene.Walker@nice.org.uk by 17:00 (5.00pm) UK time on 4th August 2020. The tender submission offer must be returned no later than 12:00 (12.00pm) UK time on 14th August 2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93717-969c-444d-bb67-044eb9bf469f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 18 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Irene Walker
Contact Email
irene.walker@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 870 3198

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

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