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title: "EACFA 22-25 Call-off ScHARR"
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# EACFA 22-25 Call-off ScHARR

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58cf73a2-504f-4422-8018-1a37a7e5847e

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## Summary

The tender titled "EACFA 22-25 Call-off ScHARR" initiated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reached the award stage. The procurement process involves social research services, focusing on the provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE. Located in Manchester, UK, the contracting authority facilitated the tender under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates include the tender period ending on 31st March 2024, with the contract starting on 1st April 2024 and concluding on 30th June 2025. The award, valued at £205,743, was published on 25th March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services to partner with prominent organisations like THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, the appointed supplier. The procurement is structured to benefit large-scale businesses, as indicated by the nature of the project and the procurement method. The association with a respected entity like NICE, which plays a critical role in the UK's healthcare ecosystem, offers businesses an invaluable platform to enhance their credentials and potentially open doors to future collaborations within the public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of an External Assessment Group for the CHTE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7cec83-08ec-4528-9d24-c17ab9b85cbd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,743 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,743 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7cec83-08ec-4528-9d24-c17ab9b85cbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7cec83-08ec-4528-9d24-c17ab9b85cbd
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de13c240-9a85-4460-8a28-335335d280bb
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