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EACFA 22-25 Call-off GID-HTE10050

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) concerns the provision of an External Assessment Centre for the CHTE under the title "EACFA 22-25 Call-off GID-HTE10050". Classified within the social research services industry (CPV code 79315000), this contract is located in Manchester, UK. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st August 2024, with the subsequent contract period commencing on 2nd August 2024 and ending on 28th May 2025. This contracting process has reached the award stage, which became active on 11th October 2024, with the contract awarded to York Health Economics Consortium Limited for a total value of £112,298.16 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses capable of delivering services in social research to explore potential growth avenues through a structured framework agreement. While this specific contract favours entities beyond SMEs and VCSEs, it encapsulates a lucrative proposition for enterprises experienced in the provision and management of external assessment centres. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders are likely those with substantial expertise in social research services and an ability to meet the specific and selective criteria set forth by government health bodies like NICE. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate further recognition and establish partnerships critical for expanding service offerings in the sector.

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Notice Title

EACFA 22-25 Call-off GID-HTE10050

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Centre for the CHTE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de89557f-4a56-4904-8c3c-e4d3f28ee708
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661a243-004c-4f6e-81cc-dff39789ed7c
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,298 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,298 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 28 May 2025 6-12 months
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

YORK HEALTH ECONOMICS CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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