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title: "EAG Call-off 0725-0327 ScHARR"
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# EAG Call-off 0725-0327 ScHARR

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0b1b612-4e4c-474c-9b11-fb514ef6d9a8

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## Summary

The contract titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0327 ScHARR" was awarded through a selective purchasing method as a call-off from a framework agreement by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Located in Manchester, this procurement falls under the category of social research services and is aimed at providing an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance/Science, Evidence and Analytics. The entire procurement process has reached the award stage, with contracts commencing from 1st July 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2027. With a final contract value of £520,000, the award was published on 26th March 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations capable of delivering high-quality social research services, particularly those experienced in healthcare guidance and evidence analytics. Although specific suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, mid-sized to large enterprises with strategic capabilities in research for public health improvement will find this tender beneficial for their growth. The collaboration between NICE and The University of Sheffield (ScHARR) showcases the potential for partnerships between public agencies and reputable academic institutions to enhance service delivery via specialised contracts like this one. Businesses equipped with innovative research methodologies and a strong track record in similar projects are well-positioned to compete in such high-value tenders.

## Notice

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance/Science, Evidence and Analytics (SEA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0293146c-3bde-45db-bc31-11272975d7a4 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,000 |
| 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 (SCHARR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0293146c-3bde-45db-bc31-11272975d7a4
- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a182d1-c0e2-41aa-9b19-3ef657c75658

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0293146c-3bde-45db-bc31-11272975d7a4
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a182d1-c0e2-41aa-9b19-3ef657c75658
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8038abb4-0129-4137-b8e1-fbaa19a9e579
  C371932 - 04_Schedule 6 Call-off Order Terms_FfR_FINAL_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e154e98b-9a67-4f77-8ee6-d27891245306
  C371932 - 04_Schedule 6 Call-off Order Terms_FfR_FINAL_Redacted

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