--- title: "Centre for Health Technology Evaluation Decision Support Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Centre for Health Technology Evaluation Decision Support Unit Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c98d6676-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is conducting a tender for the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation Decision Support Unit. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method. It is scheduled to conclude on 26 July 2016, with a total contract value of £320,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will last until 31 March 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health technology assessment and related consultancy services. Companies offering technical support, educational resources, and methodological development could find a strong fit for their services within this project. As the Decision Support Unit seeks to build a multidisciplinary team to meet high-quality analytical demands, firms that are agile and capable of delivering within tight deadlines may particularly excel in this competitive landscape. ## Notice The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. Documents describing the methods and process employed by NICE are available from the Institute's website (available at www.nice.org.uk specifically the methods guide is at https://www.nice.org.uk/article/pmg9/chapter/Foreword). The Decision Support Unit assists the technical team within the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation (CHTE) at NICE with meeting the information needs of the appraisal committees. This is achieved by: * providing technical support; * advancing methodological development; * providing educational support. The Decision Support Unit will be a multidisciplinary team of people, expert in advice, educational support and high quality analyses to decision makers methods of health technology assessment and capable of providing expert often within very tight deadlines. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64226b4-4d1b-4859-8e00-f40705326a98 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 4BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64226b4-4d1b-4859-8e00-f40705326a98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a64226b4-4d1b-4859-8e00-f40705326a98 16th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16e036a4-6b7a-4dbc-a7d3-1f65edf0fd29 Competeing Interests form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de386795-31b3-4f17-be21-760060f45f30 DSU Sample Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/522285b6-e509-4f5f-9002-b25eeb907172 Terms and Conditions Queries - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ded26aa9-ad6f-4873-9cd8-0486e9d8a226 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/081cda49-0e76-4d35-a578-41eadbf5ae48 Covering Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af08a37c-7e63-4bb6-9edc-0b84c3fbc56e Confidentiality Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b99fcb09-a473-4c52-94ac-4118b3adb802 Redaction Requests form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a69f0c01-372f-4735-adf1-d33242928301 Form of Offer ## Notice URLs - https://www.nice.org.uk/article/pmg9/chapter/Foreword ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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