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EAG Call-off 0725-0326 UoE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), involves a contract titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 UoE" for the provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance. The contract falls under the industry category of social research services, with a primary location in Manchester, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 31 July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. This was a selective procurement carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £167,082.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research, especially those capable of delivering in a specialised, health-oriented context. While it is suited for larger organisations, given that the University of Exeter was awarded the contract, smaller firms in partnership or consortiums may also find avenues for growth by participating in similar frameworks. The targeted procurement of specific expertise allows for businesses to deepen their capabilities and reputation within the health and social care research sectors.

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Notice Title

EAG Call-off 0725-0326 UoE

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6aa7437-09f5-4512-a234-136229771de6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d654ec-7e8d-46df-bebf-1ca84e973b96
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
Large

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
£167,082 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,082 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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