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EAG Call-off 0725-0327 ScHARR

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0327 ScHARR" was awarded through a selective purchasing method as a call-off from a framework agreement by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Located in Manchester, this procurement falls under the category of social research services and is aimed at providing an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance/Science, Evidence and Analytics. The entire procurement process has reached the award stage, with contracts commencing from 1st July 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2027. With a final contract value of £520,000, the award was published on 26th March 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations capable of delivering high-quality social research services, particularly those experienced in healthcare guidance and evidence analytics. Although specific suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, mid-sized to large enterprises with strategic capabilities in research for public health improvement will find this tender beneficial for their growth. The collaboration between NICE and The University of Sheffield (ScHARR) showcases the potential for partnerships between public agencies and reputable academic institutions to enhance service delivery via specialised contracts like this one. Businesses equipped with innovative research methodologies and a strong track record in similar projects are well-positioned to compete in such high-value tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EAG Call-off 0725-0327 ScHARR

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance/Science, Evidence and Analytics (SEA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0b1b612-4e4c-474c-9b11-fb514ef6d9a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0293146c-3bde-45db-bc31-11272975d7a4
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD (SCHARR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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