Tender

NICE Board Effectiveness Review 2026

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is inviting tenders for a Board Effectiveness Review (BER) to be conducted in 2026. This opportunity is categorized under business and management consultancy services, with the procurement taking place in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 May 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £60,000, under an open competition procurement method. Enquiries can be submitted until 19 May 2026, and interested parties can register and apply through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specializing in management consultancy services. With the contract open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it encourages diverse participation. Companies adept at facilitating board reviews or possessing expertise in compliance with Cabinet Office guidance will find themselves well-suited to compete. The project aligns with the strategic goals following recent leadership changes within NICE, ensuring relevance and the potential for continued partnership post-evaluation period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICE Board Effectiveness Review 2026

Notice Description

NICE is seeking a supplier to facilitate/undertake a board effectiveness review (BER). NICE last commissioned an externally facilitated BER in 2023 and subsequently undertook self-assessments in 2024 and 2025. The review is timely following the appointment of a new Chief Executive in December 2025 and other board appointments earlier that year. The BER is to be conducted in accordance with Cabinet Office guidance and more details are within the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040078-2026
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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