Tender

NICE Technical Support Unit

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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17 Oct 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) is seeking to commission a Guidelines Technical Support Unit (GTSU) for research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, titled "NICE Technical Support Unit," falls under the services category and has a value of £690,000. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 23rd November 2022. The contract duration is 1080 days, with the possibility of renewal. The tender will be held at NICE's offices in London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services industry to support NICE in guideline production and professional development training. Businesses with expertise in health services and staff development services are well-suited to compete for the two lots available. The procurement method is an open procedure with written submission. Interested parties must ensure bid validity for 90 days. The National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) will provide further details and contact information on their website.

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Notice Title

NICE Technical Support Unit

Notice Description

NICE wishes to commission a Guidelines Technical Support Unit (GTSU) (supplier) to support / assist guideline developers (Guideline Development Teams) and NICE's technical team in meeting the needs of the Guideline Committees (GC) by supporting the guideline developers in their work. In addition, it will have an important role in assisting in the development of the methods of NICE guideline production, and training in these methods The Supplier will enhance support for the NICE Centre for Guidelines (CfG) Programme. The Supplier will also assist guideline developers (Guideline Development Teams) and NICE's technical team in meeting the needs of the Guideline Committees (GC) by supporting the guideline developers in their work. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a high calibre external unit to contribute to the work of NICE and we are inviting tenders for this work - see https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92557a-45af-4ceb-aad9-ed14663cc602 for full details

Lot Information

GTSU

Guidelines Technical Support Unit (GTSU) (supplier) to support / assist guideline developers (Guideline Development Teams) and NICE's technical team in meeting the needs of the Guideline Committees (GC) by supporting the guideline developers in their work. In addition, it will have an important role in assisting in the development of the methods of NICE guideline production, and training in these methods

Options: One 12 month optional extension by agreement

Renewal: one additonal 12 month period by agreement

Health Economics training

an external provider to run a suite of short courses on Health Economics to support our technical staff with their continuing professional development

Options: one 12 month extension by agreement

Renewal: One 12 month extension by agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029225-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79633000 - Staff development services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Barney Wilkinson
Contact Email
barney.wilkinson@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070452023

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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