--- title: "NICE Board Meetings & Question Time Sessions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2018-04-17" --- # NICE Board Meetings & Question Time Sessions Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-042ec1e0-a686-4850-b70e-27ba80ae8436.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has initiated a procurement process for the "NICE Board Meetings & Question Time Sessions" contract, which is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This open tender, valued at £140,000, was published on 9 April 2018, with the tender period ending on 14 May 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2018 and conclude after the final Board meeting in July 2021. The activities are to be conducted across multiple delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other territories. This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in event management, conference organisation, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that specialise in planning and executing public meetings and have experience working within health and social care sectors would be well-prepared to compete. The ability to deliver high-quality events that facilitate public engagement and discussion will be crucial for success in this tender. ## Notice The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing evidence-based guidance on health and social care. NICE guidance, standards and other resources help health, public health and social care professionals deliver the best possible care within the resources available. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) would like to appoint a conference organiser to plan, produce and deliver 12 NICE Question Times and Public Board Meetings. The contract will start on 1 August 2018, with work beginning immediately in preparation for the first 2 meetings under the contract (September 2019 and November 2019). The contract will end after the July 2021 Board meeting has been arranged and held. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5726b365-843c-47dc-91b6-81a12186b568 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 4BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2018 at 15:40 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5726b365-843c-47dc-91b6-81a12186b568 - 9 Apr 2018 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095ce878-eaf5-4147-a657-6a0a5b49f330 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5726b365-843c-47dc-91b6-81a12186b568 17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095ce878-eaf5-4147-a657-6a0a5b49f330 9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c56d5889-e6ee-4014-8dd5-456692447bdc Competing Interests - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa505f6-e101-4c29-a2d6-11a67fcac234 Confidentiality Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/401b7f4b-869a-4605-a112-d45c57593f51 Covering Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff5f9bc3-72f0-46f4-bcde-64c8a64a784b Form of Offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d3872db-fb4e-416f-b95d-984f5194c677 Specification - Board Meetings & Question Time Sessions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee46956c-a795-4acf-a98e-e654db2e5097 NICE Contract Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/631772f2-c152-4fbd-8dce-8d87ef3984ae Redaction Requests form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71c48dbf-8649-46d8-9877-e89243df09ae Terms & Conditions Queries form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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