Award

CQI 2025-27

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 08:27

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 15:55

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a central government public authority located in Manchester, UK, has recently completed a procurement process entitled "CQI 2025-27". This contract, following an open procurement procedure, focused on embedding Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) training and support, particularly in staff training services. The current status is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 31st July 2025, and the implementation period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2027. The winning supplier is the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a large-scale organisation based in Boston, US. The contract, valued at £299,366.40 gross, falls under the services industry category and adheres to legal standards outlined in the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in staff training services within the healthcare industry to engage in meaningful collaborations that can bolster their organisational capabilities and reputation. Companies adept in continuous quality improvement and leadership training would benefit the most from participating in similar tenders. Moreover, with the growing focus on enhancing healthcare quality standards, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and innovation in these areas could face significant opportunities for business growth and strategic partnerships. Such engagements not only promise direct financial gain but also potential long-term relationships with key public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

CQI 2025-27

Notice Description

Embedding CQI training and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049352-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£249,447 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
03003230140

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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