Tender

Staff Engagement Survey Service

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 09:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) invites bids for a Staff Engagement Survey Service, commencing in September 2025 and concluding in September 2028. This tender falls under the social research services category and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. As part of its procurement process, NICE is soliciting a supplier to deliver annual engagement and inclusion surveys for its staff, relying on secure and anonymous platforms to aid in meaningful data analysis. The services required will support employee engagement and include optional pulse surveys, adhering to specific metrics like WRES and WDES indicators. The tender process follows an open competition below threshold, and the submission deadline for proposals is by noon on 16 July 2025.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses proficient in staff research, data analysis, and actionable reporting, ideally suited for SMEs and social enterprise ventures. As NICE is seeking a partnership that drives continuous improvement and insight, businesses with robust capabilities in survey design and comprehensive analysis could leverage this project for growth. The selection criteria focus on awarding the contract based on the most economically advantageous tender, with an equal emphasis on quality and cost. This arrangement offers promising prospects for companies aspiring to contribute innovatively in the field of public sector engagement and research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Engagement Survey Service

Notice Description

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is seeking a supplier to deliver a three-year programme of staff engagement and inclusion surveys. The contract will run from September 2025 to September 2028, with a total budget of PS51,000 (excluding VAT). The successful supplier will be responsible for designing and administering annual engagement and inclusion surveys for approximately 850 staff, alongside optional pulse surveys. Surveys must be delivered via a secure and anonymous platform and provide meaningful analysis segmented by directorate and other relevant groups. Key metrics such as WRES and WDES indicators must be maintained, while allowing flexibility for evolving and topical questions. NICE is looking for a partner with proven expertise in staff research, data analysis, and reporting, who can support actionable insight and continuous improvement. The first survey is expected to launch in December 2025. Full details and instructions for tender submission are available via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05490b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032498-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,177 Under £100K
Lots Value
£51,177 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Naura Ogbe
Contact Email
naura.ogbe@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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