--- title: "NICE Technical Support Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2022-10-17" --- # NICE Technical Support Unit Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd360eeb-997a-4da9-b89a-d9872633338c.json) ## Summary The National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Guidelines Technical Support Unit to assist in supporting guideline developers and NICE's technical team. The contract, with an estimated value of £690,000 in GBP, will have a duration from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender deadline of November 23, 2022. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services within the research and development industry. This tender by NICE presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate due to the stated suitability criteria. The contract duration and nature of work provide a stable platform for sustainable business growth and collaboration, offering a chance to contribute to the enhancement of NICE's Guidelines Technical Support Unit. ## Notice NICE wishes to commission a Guidelines Technical Support Unit (GTSU) (supplier) to support / assist guideline developers (Guideline Development Teams) and NICE's technical team in meeting the needs of the Guideline Committees (GC) by supporting the guideline developers in their work. In addition, it will have an important role in assisting in the development of the methods of NICE guideline production, and training in these methods The Supplier will enhance support for the NICE Centre for Guidelines (CfG) Programme. The Supplier will also assist guideline developers (Guideline Development Teams) and NICE's technical team in meeting the needs of the Guideline Committees (GC) by supporting the guideline developers in their work. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a high calibre external unit to contribute to the work of NICE and we are inviting tenders for this work . Full details of how to apply and tender timelines are within the specification ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92557a-45af-4ceb-aad9-ed14663cc602 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £690,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2022 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92557a-45af-4ceb-aad9-ed14663cc602 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92557a-45af-4ceb-aad9-ed14663cc602 17th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81859231-4f32-43e6-9ff7-d8450b56343d Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0611516b-4711-4cf7-b128-31040d59e9fb Redaction request form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f18e1864-703b-472d-9c0d-65fb5b097fa9 Competing interests form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c33f6724-dca2-4df8-bb94-959d92fab0f3 TSU contract for review - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efb787ec-a8e9-4cbe-86a1-762e74a950bd Health Economics training contract draft for review - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b8b4684-cc39-4819-ab98-f4b6c9916754 Form of Offer ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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