Planning

Provision of External Research Providers

THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Apr 2025 at 13:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by The Nursing and Midwifery Council involves the planning stage for the provision of External Research Providers. This process targets services within the public authority - central government sector, located in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the imminent deadline for the Market Engagement Questionnaire, which must be submitted by 12 pm on 29th April 2025 via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement entails creating an approved supplier list divided into four lots based on methodological expertise across quantitative, qualitative, evaluation, and specialised inclusive research approaches. Bidders have the opportunity to participate in any or all of these lots, with the procurement status currently in the planning phase.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses possessing methodological expertise in market research services, especially those adept in innovative and inclusive research methods targeting seldom-heard groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable candidates, with an overall value of up to £600,000 gross for this tender. The tender offers a chance for qualified businesses to be part of a prestigious approved supplier list, facilitating entry into public sector contracts in the UK. Additionally, with contracts running from July 2025 to March 2028, there is a substantial window for sustained business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Research Providers

Notice Description

Market Engagement Questionnaire for the provision of External Research Providers. External Research Providers if successful will be added to an approved supplier list which will consist of the following four lots: The approved supplier list will be split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability Lot 2 - Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews Lot 3 - Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards Lot 4 - Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups. External Research Providers will be able to bid for all/multiple lots.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire to be completed and uploaded onto e-sourcing portal Atamis. Reponses to the Questionnaire are to be completed electronically using the e-sourcing portal Atamis. https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome (‘e-Sourcing Portal’) by 12pm on 29th April 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05065f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016538-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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