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title: "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for BMJ Best Practice"
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# NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for BMJ Best Practice

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b908179e-7fa6-446c-a193-0a3626f3946d

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), based in Manchester, is overseeing a procurement process titled "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for BMJ Best Practice." This contract, worth £3,829,117.44, involves the provision of BMJ Best Practice Clinical Decision Support services to the NHS in England. The procurement process falls under the Publications industry category, utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 1 April 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with key dates such as the award announcement on 28 March 2024. The procurement has reached the award stage and the award was given to BMJ Publishing Group Limited.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for organisations with large operational capacities and expertise in clinical decision support services. As the supplier is a large-scale business, smaller businesses and VCSE entities may find it challenging to compete, highlighting the competitive nature of such high-value government contracts. The procurement is designed to streamline healthcare support for the NHS, potentially offering growth to companies in the medical publications and digital healthcare sectors. Businesses with strong capabilities in clinical decision-making tools and healthcare IT solutions could gain from the expansion and visibility associated with catering to esteemed institutions like NICE and the NHS.

## Notice

Provision of BMJ Best Practice Clinical Decision Support to the NHS in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbf25fc-0cb5-4785-86fa-b74dfc76193d |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,829,117 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,829,117 |
| 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 | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbf25fc-0cb5-4785-86fa-b74dfc76193d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbf25fc-0cb5-4785-86fa-b74dfc76193d
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a056ccf7-89cc-4e02-a60b-c1217030c839
  NICE 2046 Call-off-order-form BMJ BP Signed_Redacted

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