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SPS Medicines Horizon Scanning Service

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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23 Jul 2026 at 10:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SPS Medicines Horizon Scanning Service" was conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The industry category is services, specifically research and development services along with related consultancy services. This procurement has reached the award stage as of 23rd July 2026, with a contract period set from 23rd July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process meant for a specific supplier, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Liverpool.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations offering expertise in medicine horizon scanning information. Although Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been identified as the supplier, businesses specialising in research and development services or consultancy could benefit from understanding the market needs and preferences of public authorities like NICE. Such knowledge could enhance potential collaborations or future contracting prospects with central government agencies. Firms with capabilities in delivering comprehensive scanning information services are well-suited to engage with such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS Medicines Horizon Scanning Service

Notice Description

To provide medicines horizon scanning information and expertise for NICE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d19f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069594-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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