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NICE contract for proactive messaging campaign and review and strengthening of communications approach

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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11 Mar 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is inviting tenders for a contract titled "NICE contract for proactive messaging campaign and review and strengthening of communications approach". This procurement process, categorised under market research services, involves NICE's Manchester office in the UK (country code: GB), aiming to select a supplier to provide both a proactive messaging campaign and a comprehensive review and enhancement of NICE's communications strategy. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the process opening on 11 March 2025 and closing on 31 March 2025. Interested parties must register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, with the contract expected to commence on 19 May 2025 and conclude on 20 August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, communications, and proactive messaging services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and the contract offers a gross value of £144,000. Suitable businesses will benefit from aligning themselves with NICE's strategic goals, enhancing their portfolio with government work. By meeting the tender criteria and providing high-quality services, successful suppliers can expand their market presence and establish more robust industry credentials. Potential tenderers must review the detailed tender pack and ensure compliance with submission requirements to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

NICE contract for proactive messaging campaign and review and strengthening of communications approach

Notice Description

NICE is seeking a suitable supplier to provide a proactive messaging campaign and to review and strengthen our communications approach to enable ongoing proactive messaging

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008739-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified

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

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