--- title: "NICE Board Meeting & Question Time Sessions Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2018-07-17" --- # NICE Board Meeting & Question Time Sessions Support Service Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-380146ff-6d2c-4d8b-8b95-45c2b942e222.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is conducting a tender for the "NICE Board Meeting & Question Time Sessions Support Service". This contract, classified under the industry category of research and development services, is based in Manchester, England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £140,000 and an active contract period commencing on 1 August 2018 and concluding on 7 August 2021. The tender period is officially closed, having ended on 21 May 2018. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in conference management and event organisation, to engage with a prominent public body and expand their portfolio within the health and social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is suitable for such organisations. With NICE's focus on quality and evidence-based practices, companies that can deliver high-standard service and innovative solutions in event planning can successfully compete for this tender. ## Notice 4. 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/09f5365c-9329-4e3f-be8a-88107e365dc0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2018 - 7 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £69,544 | | 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 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INTERFACE EVENT MANAGEMENT & PR | ## 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 Jul 2018 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f5365c-9329-4e3f-be8a-88107e365dc0 - 17 Apr 2018 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352d5daa-53e4-40f6-8969-913e71764972 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f5365c-9329-4e3f-be8a-88107e365dc0 17th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352d5daa-53e4-40f6-8969-913e71764972 17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6996cc76-6ee8-47dc-ab3e-2e48862ddb2b competing Interests Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd357baa-5235-4784-bb3c-03cfd4a2dfce Confidentiality agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edc5cb3c-67e5-4645-ac4b-c6433cf8e624 Covering Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0686fc1-4855-4298-b2f5-90b8fca59354 Form of Offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da2d8a6d-e615-449f-b034-4d093f7a4894 Specification - Board Meeting Support Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86900638-a7bf-45ae-955e-cce2eea3de1b Example Contract Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/616205f4-fc91-4782-8350-959f547285d0 Redaction Requests Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/935fc947-9616-48ba-a32c-4add641d35a6 Terms & Conditions Queries Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/eca65ab1-58cc-4385-80ba-7aa5d5581c16 Redacted Contract NICE Board Meeting Support Service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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