--- title: "The Provision of Computer Based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-18" --- # The Provision of Computer Based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd.json) ## Summary The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is in the planning stage of procuring a Concession contract for the Provision of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence. This contract aims to assist prospective nurses, midwives, and nursing associates trained outside of the UK who wish to practice in the country. The procurement process is categorised under Education and Training Services with an open procedure method. The total contract value is expected to be GBP 10,500,000, commencing on 1st June 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2027. Key dates include a future notice date of 18th September 2024, and the budget for this project is allocated from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, amounting to GBP 3,000,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in administering computer-based tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given NMC's interest in engaging such entities. By competing in this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain a prestigious contract with one of the UK's key health professional regulators. The procurement's electronic execution via the NMC's e-Sourcing Portal ensures a streamlined, efficient process, making it accessible to a wide range of providers capable of meeting the outlined requirements. ## Notice For a Concession contract for a single partner who will deliver the Test of Competence - Computer-Based Test (CBT) on behalf of the NMC. The CBT applies to prospective nurses, midwives and nursing associates who trained outside the UK who wish to practice in the UK. Responses to the ITT are to be completed electronically using the NMC's e-sourcing portal https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome ('e-Sourcing Portal') The e-Sourcing Portal provides a web-based tool that enables the NMC and candidates and tenderers to conduct the strategic activities of the procurement lifecycle over the internet. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities, reducing the time and effort required for both the NMC (and other buyers) and potential providers / suppliers. Please note the following project name and reference number allocated to this procurement process ('Procurement') within the e-Sourcing Portal: Project Name: Provision of Computer based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence Project Reference: C1351 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac7cd45-26a2-4657-8eaf-77dbc9610781 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1B 1PZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2024 at 13:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac7cd45-26a2-4657-8eaf-77dbc9610781 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac7cd45-26a2-4657-8eaf-77dbc9610781 18th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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