--- title: "Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2020-07-24" --- # Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59330ed1-4e1a-4765-9f5a-e01ab282c516.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently seeking proposals to recruit and facilitate focus groups aimed at developing public health guidance on social, emotional, and mental well-being in primary and secondary education. This tender, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" in the services category, is being conducted via an open procurement method. Key dates include a deadline for expressions of interest by 17:00 UK time on 31st July 2020 and a submission deadline for tender offers by 12:00 UK time on 14th August 2020. The focus group work is to be conducted in North West England, with the contract anticipated to commence on 19th October 2020 and run until 18th June 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in educational consultancy, social services, and mental health research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their expertise in these areas. Businesses that can effectively engage with children and young people, especially 'seldom heard' groups, will be well-positioned to provide the necessary insights and support for this initiative. Leveraging virtual meeting technologies to facilitate socially distanced engagements will be crucial in successfully meeting the tender's requirements. ## Notice The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has been asked by the Department of Health and Social Care in England to update public health guidance on Social and emotion wellbeing in primary and secondary education (PH12 & PH20) The guidance covers how educational and other professionals can provide a supportive environment, universal education and targeted interventions to promote good social and emotional wellbeing in children and young people in primary and secondary education. Both guidelines aim to help children and young people reach their full potential and maximise their opportunities. Proposals are invited to conduct focus group work using methods that ensure government mandated social distancing are observed such as using virtual meetings. The aim of the focus group work is to discuss both the identified evidence and the committees interpretation of it with children and young people in primary and secondary education, including 'seldom heard' children and young people, so that their perspectives can be incorporated into the work of the PHAC. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions Expressions of Interest must be emailed to Irene.walker@nice.org.uk no later than 17:00 (5.00pm) UK time on 31st July 2020. Questions on any aspect of the brief, by email to Irene.Walker@nice.org.uk by 17:00 (5.00pm) UK time on 4th August 2020. The tender submission offer must be returned no later than 12:00 (12.00pm) UK time on 14th August 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93717-969c-444d-bb67-044eb9bf469f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 18 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2020 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93717-969c-444d-bb67-044eb9bf469f - 24 Jul 2020 at 11:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93717-969c-444d-bb67-044eb9bf469f - 24 Jul 2020 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93717-969c-444d-bb67-044eb9bf469f - 7 Jul 2020 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8105b9d7-a20a-4306-b74e-9870743fe210 - 3 Jul 2020 at 12:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8105b9d7-a20a-4306-b74e-9870743fe210 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93717-969c-444d-bb67-044eb9bf469f 24th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8105b9d7-a20a-4306-b74e-9870743fe210 7th July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fed2cee8-60ee-46d2-963e-22fabbe65be3 SEW Engagement with CYP_Pre-engagement meeting documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8caa9178-dc91-4c71-929c-aafa9cfdad8a Corrected Pre-engagement Meeting Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49c82202-76b4-4f0f-9b84-56782128798e NICE SEW CYP Tender Pack ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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