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24 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed the procurement process for the "NICE Reputational Research Programme," a market research services contract valued at £180,000. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Located in Manchester, UK, the buying organisation will be receiving services that commenced on 6th July 2026 and are expected to conclude by 31st March 2029. This award stage was active on 10th July 2026, with the awarding party being Yonder Consulting Limited, a supplier classified as an SME. The contract's classification ID is 79310000, indicating its alignment with market research services in line with the CPV scheme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in market research services, particularly those already part of dynamic purchasing systems capable of fulfilling long-term, strategic reputational surveys. Although the tender's nature might not suit smaller enterprises with limited capacity, businesses with robust research capabilities and experience servicing public sector contracts will find this opportunity conducive to business growth. As a long-term engagement, this contract not only promises stability but also the potential to collaborate with a reputable government health body, offering a prestigious addition to their portfolio.

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Notice Title

NICE Reputational Research Programme

Notice Description

Provision to deliver an on-going reputation research programme over the next 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89f587f3-27fd-46fe-a6aa-8ae34026d5f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73fce061-7fcc-403f-bdf7-03fa77f6b243
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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

YONDER CONSULTING

Further Information

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