--- title: "Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE" published: "2020-03-20" --- # Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3df722f-04ac-4c51-9cfb-134d7a49007d.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "Invitation to recruit and facilitate focus groups to inform the development of NICE guidance on Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education." This initiative falls within the services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with key dates including a deadline for expressions of interest by 17:00 (UK time) on 20th March 2020 and the submission deadline for proposals by 12:00 (UK time) on 2nd April 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the resulting contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those focused on educational consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender specification seeks to facilitate engagement with children and young people, including those whose voices are seldom heard. Companies that can showcase expertise in conducting focus groups, as well as developing and interpreting social and emotional wellbeing interventions within educational settings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has been asked by the Department of Health and Social Care in England to update public health guidance on Social and emotion wellbeing in primary and secondary education (PH12 & PH20) The guidance covers how educational and other professionals can provide a supportive environment, universal education and targeted interventions to promote good social and emotional wellbeing in children and young people in primary and secondary education. Both guidelines aim to help children and young people reach their full potential and maximise their opportunities. Proposals are invited to conduct focus group work to discuss both the identified evidence and the committees interpretation of it with children and young people in primary and secondary education, including 'seldom heard' children and young people, so that their perspectives can be incorporated into the work of the PHAC. Additional information: Expressions of Interest no later than 17:00 (5.00pm) UK time on 20th March 2020. The tender submission offer must be returned no later than 12:00 (12.00pm) UK time on 2nd April 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39e5274-66a3-4954-88b2-00769fa9b466 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2020 at 17:06 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39e5274-66a3-4954-88b2-00769fa9b466 - 13 Mar 2020 at 17:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4ed0b22-40ef-499c-9d31-66cefcaa52a0 - 13 Mar 2020 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4ed0b22-40ef-499c-9d31-66cefcaa52a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4ed0b22-40ef-499c-9d31-66cefcaa52a0 13th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39e5274-66a3-4954-88b2-00769fa9b466 13th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bb8da14-dcbf-4eac-9fd1-06f964124f06 SEW Engagement with CYP Tender Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b1dd029-cba5-4524-aba3-a9de0f79d75e SEW Engagement with CYP Tender Pack ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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