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NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for supply of BMJ eJournals: NCC collection

NATIOANL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined involves the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) awarding a contract for BMJ eJournals to be supplied throughout the NHS in England. The procurement, categorised under 'Publications', utilises a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in Manchester, UK, the contract process was completed with an active award status as of 27th March 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2027. A sizeable monetary value of £2,510,994.27 underlines the investment in services, aiming a significant enhancement to NHS resources.

This procurement tender represents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the publishing sector equipped to handle large-scale supply commitments. While this call-off was executed with BMJ Publishing Group Limited as the supplier, similar businesses with capability to support complex frameworks, manage logistical requirements, and deliver high-quality publication services could see future prospects arise in similar NHS-focused services. Companies aligned with healthcare informational services and publications might find such procurements fertile ground for market expansion and partnership opportunities within the UK health sector.

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Notice Title

NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for supply of BMJ eJournals: NCC collection

Notice Description

Provision of BMJ eJournals to the NHS in England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7411aa0e-a3b9-4b0e-9a8e-16e2d3e30a30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd243b7-2fbe-4eb4-8e24-9117ae467fd5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,510,994 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,510,994 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
NATIOANL 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

BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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