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External Assessment Centres Framework

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2022 at 13:48

TenderAmendment

02 Dec 2021 at 13:58

Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 15:10

Planning

04 May 2021 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently involved in the procurement process for the "External Assessment Centres Framework," which is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This open procedure, initiated on 15 November 2021, will see contracted services commence on 1 July 2022, running through to 30 June 2025. Suppliers were previously invited to submit bids for various lots until the deadline of 30 December 2021, with specific requirements for each lot aimed at supporting health technology assessment initiatives located in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in health technology assessment, particularly those possessing advanced knowledge in methodologies related to pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, and diagnostic services. Ideal candidates include multidisciplinary centres and consortia that can deliver comprehensive services across multiple lots, thereby fostering collaboration within the supply chain. Organisations that can demonstrate a deep understanding of the technology evaluation programmes will be particularly well-positioned to compete for the contracts that NICE is offering.

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Notice Title

External Assessment Centres Framework

Notice Description

NICE is seeking to commission external assessment centres (EACs) which will provide a range of health technology assessment (HTA) services to support its technology evaluation programmes and related activities (see above). Suppliers must be able to provide all services within Lots 1 and 2, for Lot 3, 3a or 3b to bid for that Lot. Suppliers need to be able to provide only the services within a work package to bid for any of the work packages within Lot 4. Suppliers can bid for one or more Lots. NICE will consider bids from multidisciplinary centres with knowledge and expertise in health technology assessment, enhanced for Lots 1 and 3 by a close association with frontline clinical services in areas related to medical technologies such as imaging or in vitro diagnostics. Suppliers intending to provide services in Lot 2 will have significant expertise and experience of advanced HTA methods and be able to provide the service in relation to pharmaceuticals, medical, digital and diagnostic technologies. NICE will consider proposals from consortia or networks of organisations meeting the selection criteria and encourages potential suppliers to explore collaborations that will result in the offer of a comprehensive range of services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-931beb41-6b3f-4c01-a02d-e787b17e2662
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153c197d-c9c9-46be-8653-c3affe288678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£337,882 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
18 May 2021Expired
Award Date
20 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 3-4 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 4BT
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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