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NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for BMJ Best Practice

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), based in Manchester, is overseeing a procurement process titled "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for BMJ Best Practice." This contract, worth £3,829,117.44, involves the provision of BMJ Best Practice Clinical Decision Support services to the NHS in England. The procurement process falls under the Publications industry category, utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 1 April 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with key dates such as the award announcement on 28 March 2024. The procurement has reached the award stage and the award was given to BMJ Publishing Group Limited.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for organisations with large operational capacities and expertise in clinical decision support services. As the supplier is a large-scale business, smaller businesses and VCSE entities may find it challenging to compete, highlighting the competitive nature of such high-value government contracts. The procurement is designed to streamline healthcare support for the NHS, potentially offering growth to companies in the medical publications and digital healthcare sectors. Businesses with strong capabilities in clinical decision-making tools and healthcare IT solutions could gain from the expansion and visibility associated with catering to esteemed institutions like NICE and the NHS.

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Notice Title

NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for BMJ Best Practice

Notice Description

Provision of BMJ Best Practice Clinical Decision Support to the NHS in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b908179e-7fa6-446c-a193-0a3626f3946d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbf25fc-0cb5-4785-86fa-b74dfc76193d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£3,829,117 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,829,117 £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

BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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