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

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d99981d-049a-4382-8492-adb129999d9c

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence involved the awarding of a contract for the provision of an External Assessment Group to assist with NICE Guidance. Being classified under social research services, the contract entails selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical focus is the United Kingdom, specifically Manchester, with contract evaluations being directly tied to public health sectors and guidelines. Critical dates include the tender period ending on 30th June 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. Currently, the award stage has been completed, with the contract valued at £213,529.55 GBP.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for entities specialised in social research services to partner within the healthcare sector, particularly those with capabilities to provide insightful analysis and assessment aligned with healthcare guidelines. Although not directly suitable for small or voluntary community sector enterprises, it presents significant growth potential for established organisations experienced in framework agreements. The partnership opportunity with Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust exemplifies the likely collaboration between robust healthcare institutions, offering potential business expansion through quality delivery within a strategic and impactful governmental framework.

## 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/97a45a89-26e9-407b-84f3-8b9c7056b1e8 |
| 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 | £213,529 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,529 |
| 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 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a45a89-26e9-407b-84f3-8b9c7056b1e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a45a89-26e9-407b-84f3-8b9c7056b1e8
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bf8d9c0-4dcf-4b25-b6c8-29d8860abaeb
  C368742 - 04_Schedule 6 Call-off Order Terms_FfR_Newcastle_Redacted

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