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NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for OVID supply: NCC collection

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, UK, initiated a selective procurement process to acquire Medline, EMBASE, Emcare, and HMIC bibliographic databases for NHS services in England. The procurement, classified under the services industry as publications, was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was recently completed, with WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED, an SME, selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £2,157,424.55, covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027.

This procurement process presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing bibliographic databases and associated services. Suppliers with expertise in database provision, particularly those familiar with healthcare systems like the NHS, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders. The selective method indicates potential prerequisites for participation, ensuring suppliers possess specific qualifications or experience. The collaboration between NICE and an SME highlights opportunities for smaller scale businesses to engage in significant contracts within the health services sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for OVID supply: NCC collection

Notice Description

Provision of Medline, EMBASE, Emcare and HMIC bibliographic databases to the NHS in England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a636e8-3753-48ba-a61b-c2b74cfb0775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04aa396-4b35-4bc2-bf71-9eabc76051cf
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,157,424 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,157,424 £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
28 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
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

WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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