Tender

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 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is seeking a supplier for a proactive messaging campaign and to review and strengthen its communications approach. This tender, which falls under the public authority central government category, is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with the deadline for submissions set for 31st March 2025. Interested suppliers must express their interest and submit their tenders via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 27th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services and communications strategies. SMEs are encouraged to apply as the procurement method is open competition with a below-threshold requirement. The contract value is £120,000 (gross amount £144,000), and the selected supplier will commence work on 19th May 2025, concluding on 20th August 2025. This is an excellent chance for companies to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in delivering impactful communication strategies.

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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-04eb8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008743-2025
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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