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NICE Comms Review Audit

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 14:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jun 2025 at 17:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), based in Manchester, United Kingdom, has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the review and enhancement of its communications approach through a proactive messaging campaign. The procurement, titled "NICE Comms Review Audit," fell under the market research services category and was executed via an open competition method. The tender process spanned from 11th March 2025 to 31st March 2025, with the contract being awarded to Charlesbye Limited, a large supplier located in Surrey, on 5th May 2025. This contract, valued at £70,000 net, commenced on 12th May 2025 and concluded on 13th August 2025. The procurement was carried out under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the market research and communications sectors, specifically those capable of executing strategic communication campaigns for public authorities. Companies with expertise in proactive messaging and communications audits stand to benefit significantly from similar future opportunities. As evidenced by the successful bid of Charlesbye Limited, large firms in this domain are well-suited to compete, although there is room for SMEs to participate, as illustrated by the intake of final stage bids during the tendering process. Engaging in such government tenders can significantly enhance a company's profile and contribute to business growth by establishing a foothold in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICE Comms Review Audit

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Charlesbye Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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