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Provision of the Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence and Aptitude Test

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2023 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2023 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of the Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence and Aptitude Test to ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED. The contract value is £965,559, with a contract period starting on 26th June 2023 and ending on 25th June 2026. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold).

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector. With a contract value of £1,000,000, the Nursing and Midwifery Council is seeking a 3-year partner to manage the design, development, and maintenance of the tests of competence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender, which has a tender period ending on 6th March 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence and Aptitude Test

Notice Description

The provision of the NMC's requirements for the design, development, and maintenance of the test of competence. The test of competence is designed to assess a candidate's ability to meet the NMC's standards of proficiency and to practise safely, effectively and in accordance with the NMC's Code of Conduct. The Code contains the professional standards that NMC registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3f0b747-8945-42bf-b46d-b061c0a34b5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£965,559 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£965,559 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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