Planning

Modernising the Fitness to Practice Systems - Provision of Redaction Software

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 15:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), a public authority under central government, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Modernising the Fitness to Practice Systems - Provision of Redaction Software." The procurement focuses on acquiring redaction software to integrate with the NMC's new case management environment, supporting the Fitness to Practise programme. Located in London, the software must comply with data protection and confidentiality requirements within the industry category of software packages and information systems. Although the pre-market engagement concluded in February 2026, the NMC is reviewing trial arrangements and licensing options, with the procurement process anticipated to commence by the end of May 2026. The contract period is planned from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved in software development and information systems, to expand their offerings by collaborating with a significant UK public authority. The procurement method involves goods, providing an opening for businesses adept at creating redaction solutions that assure data privacy and integrate seamlessly with case management platforms. Companies specialising in automated document processing, data security, and software integration will find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially enter or grow their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modernising the Fitness to Practice Systems - Provision of Redaction Software

Notice Description

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is undertaking the Modernising the Fitness to Practise Systems (MtFtPS) Programme, which will deliver a new technology platform to support the management of Fitness to Practise (FtP) program. To support this transformation, the NMC has identified a requirement for a document redaction solution capable of integrating with the new case management environment. The solution will support the secure preparation and management of case documentation, including the redaction of sensitive information within documents prior to disclosure, sharing or publication. The redaction capability is expected to comply with applicable data protection, confidentiality and information governance requirements.

Planning Information

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has undertaken pre-market engagement to understand the capabilities of products available in the market that could support automated or semi-automated document redaction. The requirement relates to a potential solution to support the redaction of sensitive information within documents used by the Fitness to Practise team. In September 2025, the NMC conducted initial market research and supplier engagement to identify potential solutions. This activity included: • Market research to identify candidate products capable of fast and efficient document redaction, particularly solutions capable of batch processing and automated pattern or concept detection; and • Introductory discussions and product demonstrations to understand product capabilities, usability, and potential approaches to integration. Through this process, the NMC reviewed a number of products, including their functional capability, technical architecture, usability, and alignment with the NMC's requirements. Between December 2025 and February 2026, the NMC undertook further engagement with suppliers whose solutions appeared capable of meeting the identified requirements. These activities were conducted remotely and online: • Introductory meetings to explain the NMC's requirements; • Product demonstrations and technical discussions; • Access to trial environments to enable assessment of functionality using representative data; and • Discussions relating to data security, privacy, hosting arrangements, and product development roadmaps. As part of this engagement, trial use of solutions was undertaken using test data, and feedback was provided to suppliers regarding localisation and detection functionality. The NMC is currently completing trial arrangements and reviewing licensing options with identified suppliers in order to inform its approach to any potential future procurement activity. Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this pre-market engagement, or to submit clarification questions, may do so using the contact details provided in this notice. Suppliers should note that, while the NMC welcomes information that may assist in developing its understanding of available solutions, the pre-market engagement exercise has now concluded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023091-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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