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AI Futures

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, UK, has completed a procurement process under the title "AI Futures," classified within the Research and Development services industry category. This contract involved a selective procurement method, where the process was a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an award to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd for a total value of £50,000. The contract commenced on 18th November 2025 and concludes on 30th March 2026. Key dates include the award date on 15th January 2026, and the publication of the award notice on 17th March 2026.

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Notice Title

AI Futures

Notice Description

Provisions of the Framework Agreement between NICE and Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd dated 7th November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eed3f582-adc6-4658-87c8-cf7dc5b7a059
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d5c21-771b-481a-b222-85e4a49987d5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 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

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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