---
title: "ESF DCT consensus support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de6c"
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published: "2026-08-06"
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# ESF DCT consensus support

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de6c

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a central government public authority in the UK, invites tenders for the project titled "ESF DCT consensus support." This tender process, currently in the 'tender' stage, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. The objective is to provide independent expert review and validation of NICE's developing Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies. Located in Manchester, the procurement follows an open competition method, with gross value estimated at £48,000. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals via the Atamis e-sourcing portal before the tender deadline on 26th August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in digital health technologies. Companies, especially SMEs, that excel in providing structured expert consensus processes and collaborative consultancy, are well-placed to compete. This engagement not only offers a chance to work closely with a prominent national institute but also contributes to shaping a pivotal framework in the digital health sector. Successful suppliers will assist NICE in refining and validating the draft framework, with the project contract scheduled to start on 30th September 2026 and conclude by 26th March 2027.

## Notice

The purpose of this commission is to provide independent expert review and validation of the developing NICE Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies (ESF DCT) (https://www.nice.org.uk/what-nice-does/digital-health/evidence-standards-framework-esf-for-digital-health-technologies). The commissioned supplier will support NICE by designing, delivering and reporting a structured expert consensus process to assess, refine and validate draft framework content developed by NICE. The supplier will work collaboratively with NICE throughout the project. NICE will provide draft framework materials, supporting documentation and access to relevant project information. NICE will retain responsibility for all decisions relating to framework development, interpretation and publication. More details are within the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074992-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 16:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074992-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074992-2026
  6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nice.org.uk
- https://www.nice.org.uk/what-nice-does/digital-health/evidence-standards-framework-esf-for-digital-health-technologies

## Provenance

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