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NICE 2029 Strategy Support

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NICE 2029 Strategy Support" was conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), situated in Manchester, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the industry category of business development consultancy services with a CPV code of 79411100. It has progressed to the award stage, with an active status as of 14th July 2026. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23rd June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 9th July 2026 to 16th September 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £97,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy, particularly those adept at offering specialist support aligned with governance requirements. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in delivering strategic refreshes in a phased and feedback-integrated manner are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, CARNALL FARRAR LTD, exemplifies the type of organisation capable of contributing effectively to the strategic aims of a national health body like NICE, enhancing their own portfolio and business growth through such a prestigious engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICE 2029 Strategy Support

Notice Description

Provision of specialist strategic support for the NICE 2029 strategy refresh and agreed delivery outputs, in an iterative manner aligned to NICE's programme phases, governance requirements and feedback cycles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a5f6296-532c-433f-82d5-891ee7f97aa2
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARNALL FARRAR

Further Information

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