--- title: "NICE Knowledge Resources Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2024-11-13" --- # NICE Knowledge Resources Framework Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56c56794-3fe2-406d-8a86-90f128babe90.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has initiated a procurement process for the NICE Knowledge Resources Framework, aimed at acquiring healthcare-related print and digital knowledge resources for NHS, health, and social care organisations in the UK. This includes print and electronic journals, books, bibliographic and full-text content databases, evidence summaries, and other educational resources. The tender is currently at the active stage and follows an open procedure. A framework agreement worth £40,000,000 is anticipated to replace the current agreement expiring on 31 May 2025. The tender period closes on 13 January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 June 2025 and ending on 31 May 2028. The procurement category is services, specifically library services, and it is conducted under CPV code 92511000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, engaged in providing healthcare information resources. Companies with expertise in producing and distributing medical literature, digital content, and educational materials can benefit from this procurement. The extensive scope covering both print and digital formats ensures diverse participation, enabling suppliers to showcase their comprehensive portfolios. This framework promises sustained collaboration with NICE and access to a substantial market within the UK’s healthcare sector, thus presenting valuable prospects for business growth and expansion. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to put in place a Framework Agreement to support the purchase of healthcare related print and digital knowledge resources by NHS, health and social care organisations in the UK. Clinicians and staff within these organisations need these knowledge resources to support their practice, research and education. Such knowledge resources will include (but may not be limited to) print and electronic journals and books, databases of bibliographic and full text published content, evidence summaries, continuing medical education resources, digital anatomy resources. This procurement will replace the current NICE Electronic and Print Content Framework Agreement when it expires on 31 May 2025. More details about the current Framework specification and agreement can be found at: https://www.nice.org.uk/about/nice-communities/library-and-knowledge-services-staff/buy-books-journals-and-databases Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b90c32-4421-4f41-a915-ca2b2abea42a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2024 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b90c32-4421-4f41-a915-ca2b2abea42a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b90c32-4421-4f41-a915-ca2b2abea42a 13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17747574-28e1-4ee4-a211-aa5aef14ab6c 05_Health & Social Care (HSCC) Content Licence FINAL CLEAN - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdb0efad-a271-41bf-a806-fcf7250138f5 03A_Annex THREE (A) Framework SLAs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebb38520-39f1-4a5b-be1e-689b4c919799 01 _ITT NICE KR Framework FINAL CLEAN - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae39237c-d65c-4e0c-b4b6-9d311dfb55c7 03 Terms and Conditions of Contract for NICE Knowledge Resources Framework Agreement FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcbe84a5-7ed7-4e25-8893-51ad6d077ed0 04A_ Call Off Order Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e6b20ef-99b7-41ce-98eb-7d69753cf2e0 04B Call Off Terms & Conditions FINAL CLEAN - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65617d66-087f-4f68-85c2-f0f5869c534a 02 Bidders Response Document FINAL CLEAN - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d33c6560-0bd5-4d1d-bb89-4f489f43f117 03B Annex THREE B Framework Monthly Spend Report - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfc243a4-92fc-4a8e-b65d-9a7fd30e4ed6 02A Bidders Response Document Purchasing Models Template FINAL ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.nice.org.uk/about/nice-communities/library-and-knowledge-services-staff/buy-books-journals-and-databases ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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