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title: "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 UoE"
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# EAG Call-off 0725-0326 UoE

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6aa7437-09f5-4512-a234-136229771de6

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), involves a contract titled "EAG Call-off 0725-0326 UoE" for the provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance. The contract falls under the industry category of social research services, with a primary location in Manchester, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 31 July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. This was a selective procurement carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £167,082.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research, especially those capable of delivering in a specialised, health-oriented context. While it is suited for larger organisations, given that the University of Exeter was awarded the contract, smaller firms in partnership or consortiums may also find avenues for growth by participating in similar frameworks. The targeted procurement of specific expertise allows for businesses to deepen their capabilities and reputation within the health and social care research sectors.

## Notice

Provision of an External Assessment Group for NICE Guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d654ec-7e8d-46df-bebf-1ca84e973b96 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,082 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,082 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d654ec-7e8d-46df-bebf-1ca84e973b96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d654ec-7e8d-46df-bebf-1ca84e973b96
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d144fe-4570-4a04-8328-d449d4be77bd
  C37315~1

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