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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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently in the Tender stage for a contract titled "NICE contract for proactive messaging campaign and review and strengthening of communications approach." This procurement process is aimed at the Services industry, specifically market research services. The contract is based in Manchester, UK, with the tender period ending on 31 March 2025. Interested suppliers are required to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, ensuring broad participation from eligible businesses. The total estimated contract value is £144,000 including VAT, with a net value of £120,000 excluding VAT. The contract period is from 19 May 2025 to 20 August 2025, providing detailed criteria and evaluation methods in the tender pack.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications, marketing, and market research services to expand their portfolio through collaboration with a prestigious public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. This contract not only offers financial growth but also the potential to establish a long-term relationship with NICE, enhancing the selected supplier's reputation and experience in delivering comprehensive communications strategies and proactive messaging campaigns in the health sector.

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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-04eb92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008746-2025
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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