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NMC Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) of the Future Nurse Standards of proficiency necessary for all fields of nursing practice

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2021 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "NMC Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) of the Future Nurse Standards of proficiency necessary for all fields of nursing practice." This tender, classified under system quality assurance assessment and review services, was held in London with a contract value of £150,519.88. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold, and the tender was officially awarded on 15th February 2020, with the contract period lasting from 20th February 2020 to 10th February 2021.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance and testing services, particularly those focusing on healthcare standards and compliance. Companies with expertise in delivering rigorous assessment and review services for nursing practices would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the healthcare sector continually seeks to maintain and improve standards, organisations that can demonstrate a solid track record and understanding of the specific requirements in this field are likely to find valuable opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

NMC Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) of the Future Nurse Standards of proficiency necessary for all fields of nursing practice

Notice Description

To provide the necessary assurance to the NMC around all aspects of the test design and delivery of the test by our OSCE and CBT delivery partners, by carrying out a set of appropriate checks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b584426-5e51-4b5e-be78-affafd0b5495
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ebeab7-d982-41ee-ab75-e7ee01166e64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,519 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,519 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2020 - 10 Feb 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLI London

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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