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Provision for the Test of Competence: Delivery of the CBT

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2026 at 14:21

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is procuring a computer-based Test of Competence for applicants seeking to demonstrate theoretical nursing and midwifery knowledge. The service covers delivery of a multiple-choice assessment split into two parts: Part A tests numeracy, while Part B tests clinical knowledge relating to nursing and midwifery. Candidates are allowed three hours to complete the test. The requirement is classified as computer testing and education and training services. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom. This is a service contract for an organisation able to provide and administer computer-based assessments for applicants, with suitable arrangements for both numerical and clinical question content.

The procurement reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic responses submitted using the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The enquiry deadline was 21 August 2026 at 12:00 and the tender submission deadline was 4 September 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value is £4,050,000 excluding VAT, or £4,860,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with renewal described as three years plus one year plus one year, potentially extending to 31 January 2032. Evaluation is weighted 70% quality and 30% price, with an award decision due by 4 January 2027. The published value was amended because fewer candidates are expected to take the test.

This opportunity suits specialist computer-based testing providers, assessment organisations and education or training companies with experience delivering high-volume, timed examinations. Suppliers should be able to administer multiple-choice tests securely and consistently, manage candidate access and testing arrangements, and support a three-hour assessment experience. Relevant expertise includes numeracy assessment and clinical assessment content relating to nursing and midwifery. Providers with established systems for applicant testing across the United Kingdom are likely to be well placed, particularly where they can combine reliable digital testing operations with appropriate understanding of professional competence assessment. The requirement may also suit organisations that already deliver regulated or professional examinations and can provide the operational capacity needed for changing candidate volumes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for the Test of Competence: Delivery of the CBT

Notice Description

A computer-based test (the 'CBT') which comprises multiple-choice questions designed to assess applicants' theoretical knowledge and understanding. The CBT comprises a number of multiple-choice questions and is split into two parts: Part A covers numeracy and Part B covers clinical questions relating to nursing and midwifery. We allow candidates three hours to complete the CBT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081798-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-06-01

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Postcode Area
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

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