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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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15 Jul 2026 at 10:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) involves awarding a contract for an "HR-inform annual subscription." This procurement pertains to the services industry category and primarily targets the recruitment services sector, identified by CPV code 79600000. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. Located in Manchester, UK, the award phase was completed on 15th July 2026. The contract period spans from the same date until 12th June 2030. Notably, CRONER-I LIMITED, based in Manchester, was identified as the supplier after a planned procurement process.

This tender could present significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in HR services and subscriptions. The contract, which spans five years, provides a stable and long-term business opportunity for the successful supplier. Companies that specialise in providing innovative HR services and can offer competitive pricing on subscription packages would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements by central government authorities like NICE. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish themselves within the public sector, potentially increasing their credibility and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR-inform annual subscription

Notice Description

HR-inform annual subscription, for 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066641-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 12 Jun 2030 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CRONER-I

Further Information

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