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Ethical and Effective Adoption and Governance of AI Use at NICE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Ethical and Effective Adoption and Governance of AI Use at NICE" was conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a public authority in the central government situated in Manchester, UK. This initiative, under the industry category of services, specifically social research services (CPV: 79315000), aims to support the ethical and effective adoption of AI tools within NICE's operational framework. The procurement reached the award stage, with documents released on 29th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 30th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. This was a direct procurement process below the threshold and executed without competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social research services, particularly those focusing on AI and governance frameworks. Organisations with expertise in ethical and technological assessments could benefit from involvement in similar projects with NICE or other central government authorities. The project was awarded to The Nuffield Foundation, indicating that large-scale entities well-versed in providing evidence-based insights and those equipped to handle complex governance challenges in AI adoption might find noteworthy opportunities for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ethical and Effective Adoption and Governance of AI Use at NICE

Notice Description

To support NICE's internal adoption of AI tools by exploring the ethical governance-aligned implications which must be considered when integrating AI into NICE's workflows. The project will examine current governance and safeguards, and prioritisation frameworks for AI evaluation and adoption, and produce evidence and insights to support education and knowledge, and the development of NICE's HTA lab output.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007921-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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