ESF DCT consensus support

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, health and medical services and media and communication sectors, with a focus on Publishing and Translation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 40,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 074992-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued 88 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 83 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Consulting, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. You have 17 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £40,000 - £40,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074992-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.