Tender

Provision of the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 17:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently seeking partners to provide Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services as part of its Test of Competence. This tender falls under the services category and is classified under educational operations, particularly in training and health services. The tender is in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 19 April 2021. The awarded contract is projected to commence on 20 February 2022 and conclude on 20 February 2025, with the opportunity to deliver services in various locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational service delivery, vocational training, and clinical examination services. Organisations with a track record in health training and those capable of executing large-scale examination logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method indicates a focus on qualified providers, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate their capability to meet the NMC’s comprehensive requirements and targets outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services

Notice Description

Nursing and Midwifery Council wants to appoint a number of partners who will work with us to provide the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) part of our Test of Competence. The appointed service provider(s) will deliver the OSCE examination on behalf of the NMC and be responsible for delivering their services with the targets as described within the NMC's relevant statement of requirements and supporting documentation. The existing Test of Competence comprises two parts, the Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of a number of multiple choice questions and a practical objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Together, these components seek to provide a holistic assessment of a candidate's ability to practise safely and effectively in the UK. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5c467-97fd-48c9-b791-f046c81b85f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

80530000 - Vocational training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
UNITED KINGDOM
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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