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EACFA 22-25 Call-off UoE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, UK, which has awarded a contract titled "EACFA 22-25 Call-off UoE" classified under the industry category of social research services. This contract is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at the provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 21 May 2024, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2024 and conclude by 30 June 2025. With a contract value of £173,144.51, this process provides structured opportunities within the public services sector for research-oriented enterprises.

This tender opportunity could foster growth for large-scale business entities equipped to deliver specialised research services. While the procurement process does not favour SMEs or VCSEs for participation, it provides substantial collaboration potential for larger institutions with adequate resources and expertise in social research services. Businesses with capabilities in thorough research methodologies could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and influence in the public health sector. The project is strategically oriented within the UK's boundaries, promoting engagement with organisations proficient in addressing complex health analysis and assessments.

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Notice Title

EACFA 22-25 Call-off UoE

Notice Description

Provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc97e2fb-b290-4274-b7f8-008a5507e363
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8347408d-5524-4e79-8fa1-18a72fd261f6
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,144 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,144 £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
20 May 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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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