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EACFA 22-25 Call-off NUTH

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EACFA 22-25 Call-off NUTH" involves the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as the buying organisation, focusing on the provision of an External Assessment Group for the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation (CHTE). This contract falls under the social research services category and is designated as a selective procurement, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the United Kingdom with activities centred around Manchester and Newcastle Upon Tyne, the award stage was completed with the contract being awarded on 23 April 2024 to The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Key dates defined the tender period's end on 31 March 2024, with the contract period extending from 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2025, providing a clear timeline for involvement.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for organisations specialising in social research services to engage with a prominent public sector contract and potentially enhance their reputation. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in social research and health technology evaluation may find it beneficial to leverage their skills and existing relationships within the industry. The framework agreement approach suggests established entities with prior experience in healthcare assessments are ideal candidates, allowing them to compete effectively and contribute to the broader objectives of health care improvements facilitated by NICE.

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Notice Title

EACFA 22-25 Call-off NUTH

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e73eed8a-5ed1-4873-97d2-64952bf32c1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e9ac7c-9b48-4fce-84e4-417f2f86fb76
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
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
£188,141 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 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

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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