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title: "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 YHEC"
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# EAG Call-off 0725-0326 YHEC

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-631f6099-1316-4702-9065-1bcd319f9af4

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), located in Manchester, has awarded a contract titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 YHEC" within the social research services category. This tender involves the provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance and was facilitated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 25 March 2026, following completion on 30 June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. The industry category associated with this tender is social research services, with activities centred in Manchester, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those with experience in healthcare economics and assessments. While the procurement process does not prioritise small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is well-suited for entities capable of delivering high-quality research services. The completion of the tender signifies effective allocation of approximately £252,368.04 GBP for services, reinforcing the importance of such contracts for growth in the public procurement market. Businesses engaged in related research and consultancy can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish themselves further in the healthcare guidance sector.

## Notice

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33833df1-a9b4-4474-8d5d-c58def99fc6b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,368 |
| 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 | YORK HEALTH ECONOMICS CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33833df1-a9b4-4474-8d5d-c58def99fc6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33833df1-a9b4-4474-8d5d-c58def99fc6b
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33761705-2a14-46d0-9d1b-7e28e34519af
  C368745 - 04_Schedule 6 Call-off Order Terms_FfR_YHEC_Redacted

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