Tender

Provision of Internal Audit Services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in London, United Kingdom, is actively seeking a provider for internal audit services. This process is currently at the tender stage with an open procurement method. The contract is scheduled to be awarded by 8 October 2025, ending with a contract period from 10 November 2025 through 9 November 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. Businesses must submit their completed tenders electronically via the NMC's e-sourcing portal by 26 August 2025. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on auditing services, with the maximum contract value set at £350,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services to expand their portfolio by securing a government contract. The bidding process, which follows an open procedure, invites a wide range of potential suppliers to participate. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality and cost-effective audit services stand a strong chance of succeeding due to the award criteria that allocate 80% weight to quality and 20% to price. The ability to navigate electronic submissions efficiently will also benefit businesses aiming to compete in this public sector opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit Services to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (the NMC)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend this contract for two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045122-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£291,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement team
Contact Email
procurement@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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