Tender

NICE Conference 2027-29

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 10:09

Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for organising the NICE Conference for 2027-29. The procurement process involves the recruitment of a conference organiser/agency to plan, produce, and deliver the conference over a three-year period. This opportunity is classified under the event services industry category and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their proposals via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the tender period ending on 6th July 2026 and the award period concluding on 10th August 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence in October 2026, with preparations beginning immediately for the 2027 conference.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for conference organisers with experience in planning large-scale events in the health and social care sectors. A successful bid will not only secure a profit-making avenue but also involve sole financial responsibility for the NICE Conference. The ideal candidates are businesses that possess strong project planning and marketing abilities, along with a network of contacts within the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries. This tender is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality, engaging events and manage relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates effectively.

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Notice Title

NICE Conference 2027-29

Notice Description

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) would like to recruit a conference organiser/agency to plan, produce and deliver all aspects of its conference for three years: 2027, 2028 and 2029 (subject to change) . The contractor will work closely with NICE to develop a high-quality event which is attractive to delegates, sponsors and exhibitors, drawing on speakers from across NICE's executive team, our partner organisations in health and social care and the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries. This will be a profit-making opportunity for the successful contractor. But they will also have sole financial responsibility for the NICE Conference. The contract will commence in September/October 2026, with work beginning immediately in preparation for the 2027 event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a69c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052677-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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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

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