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EAG Call-off 0725-0326 YHEC

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, has awarded a contract titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 YHEC" within the social research services category. This tender involves the provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance and was facilitated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 25 March 2026, following completion on 30 June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. The industry category associated with this tender is social research services, with activities centred in Manchester, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with experience in healthcare economics and assessments. While the procurement process does not prioritise small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is well-suited for entities capable of delivering high-quality research services. The completion of the tender signifies effective allocation of approximately £252,368.04 GBP for services, reinforcing the importance of such contracts for growth in the public procurement market. Businesses engaged in related research and consultancy can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish themselves further in the healthcare guidance sector.

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Notice Title

EAG Call-off 0725-0326 YHEC

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-631f6099-1316-4702-9065-1bcd319f9af4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33833df1-a9b4-4474-8d5d-c58def99fc6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

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
£252,368 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,368 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

YORK HEALTH ECONOMICS CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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