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title: "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 CEDAR"
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# EAG Call-off 0725-0326 CEDAR

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0339a498-03e1-4dd7-8b72-4e720e022fc5

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 CEDAR" for the provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance. This tender fell under the services category, specifically dealing with social research services. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The award stage was completed with an effective contract value of £172,884.53, awarded to the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services to enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a reputable organisation like NICE. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, established firms in the social research sector could exploit this as a chance to work on NICE guidance assessments, expanding their influence in the healthcare domain. The selective procurement method may appeal to companies already engaged in the framework agreement, offering a streamlined pathway to secure the contract. Businesses located within the UK have the logistical advantage for this opportunity because of the delivery requirements in Manchester.

## Notice

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1d5ec0-6f64-4163-990a-d35f57422060 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,884 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,884 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF & VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1d5ec0-6f64-4163-990a-d35f57422060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1d5ec0-6f64-4163-990a-d35f57422060
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20473302-c11b-486c-9db4-aed81e0e5ac6
  04_Schedule 6 Call-off Order Terms_FfR_CEDAR_Redacted

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