Award

Provision of Survey Software

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Survey Software" in the services industry category. The contract was awarded to QUL Technologies Limited on 27th January 2026, following an open procedure. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 28th January 2026 and concluding by 28th January 2027, with possible extensions until 2030. This project aims to provide survey software necessary for research purposes, indicating a substantial opportunity within the UK's research services sector.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in survey software development and broader IT services tailored for research. Companies with capabilities in delivering sophisticated survey solutions stand to benefit from such governmental contracts, especially those able to adapt to central government requirements and manage large-scale projects effectively. The open procedure allows a wide range of service providers to participate, promoting competitive opportunities for organisations, particularly large-scale enterprises, to engage with and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Survey Software

Notice Description

Provision of Survey Software for research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extensions available: Extension one for 24 months up to 30/09/2028 Extension two for 12 months up to 30/09/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
02073339333

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

QUL TECHNOLOGIES

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