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

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2023 at 10:27

Tender

27 Jan 2023 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking a partner for the provision of Design, Development, and Maintenance of the Test of Competence. The procurement process involves managing the development of the NMC's requirements, including a 3-year contract extension option. The NMC regulates nursing and midwifery professionals in the UK, with the main focus on an educational centre. The tender is in the 'active' stage, with an award to ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED for a value of 804,632.91 GBP signed on 26th May 2023.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses that provide services related to education, training, and test development technologies. Companies specialising in educational services with experience in assessment testing and compliance with regulatory standards will be well-suited to compete. The competition is conducted through an Open Procedure method, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses interested in long-term contracts within the healthcare regulatory sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

To manage the development 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the PIN published on FTS on 25 October 2022, Notice reference: 2022/S 000-030010 the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) undertook a competitive tender process under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations").

Options: The NMC may extend the Initial Term for a further period of up to one (1) Year in total subject to agreement with the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£804,632 £500K-£1M

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 2073339333

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

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