--- title: "NMC Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) of the Future Nurse Standards of proficiency necessary for all fields of nursing practice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-05" --- # NMC Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) of the Future Nurse Standards of proficiency necessary for all fields of nursing practice Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-433230e8-bbf5-4193-8bd5-10a06c1cd8fe.json) ## Summary The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently conducting a tender for the "NMC Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE) of the Future Nurse Standards of proficiency necessary for all fields of nursing practice." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance planning and assessment. The tender is at the planning stage, with submissions due by 10th January 2020. The contract duration is expected to start on 20th February 2020 and run until 31st March 2022, with potential impacts extending to various locations, including the UK and overseas territories. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in quality assurance, education, and clinical standards. Companies able to provide robust quality assurance services, particularly in test design and delivery, will find a suitable competitive advantage. Suppliers offering expertise in examination procedures and those with experience in monitoring and improving educational assessments will be well-positioned to respond to this contract, enhancing their contracts in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Test of Competence Assurance Advisory Group (AAG) The AAG will provide independent advice to the NMC as to the appropriateness of the Test and the extent to which it meets its objectives. It will comprise clinical, education and standards expertise and representation from the patient perspective. They will do this by meeting regularly throughout the year, providing an essential monitoring and advisory service to the NMC and the suppliers involved in this service provision. Key responsibilities of AAG will be to: Receive and consider relevant test and candidate information, performance and assurance reports regarding the design, development and delivery of the Test to advise the NMC as to the extent to which the Test is meeting its objective. Provide recommendations to the NMC on development of the Test to ensure that the examination is set and delivered at the appropriate standard and is reflective of current practice. Support improving consistency between test sites and monitor inter-rate reliability. Provide independent oversight of the test of competence examination outcomes to ensure it is delivered fairly and consistently within agreed processes and timeframes. Monitor and assess the outcomes of appeals and complaints to identify learning and opportunities for improvement to the design, delivery and assessment of the Test. The AAG will also advise on the fairness and impartiality of the appeals processes in place and make recommendations as required. Review reports and updates from our Test partners to monitor implementation of recommendations and where necessary issue improvement notices under the contracts with our Test partners. Scope of Services The QA Partner will provide the necessary assurance to the NMC around all aspects of the test design and delivery of the test by our OSCE and CBT delivery partners, by carrying out a set of appropriate checks which include, but are not limited to: Design The governance processes and controls in place and adopted by Alpha Plus are appropriate and robust The appropriate methodology and approach have been adopted to write test content, trial it and pilot the test fully before it is introduced into the live environment The correct controls are in place to monitor test performance and take action to remedy any poor performing stations /questions where it is appropriate to do so A robust framework is in place to maintain the security and integrity of the examination Delivery The correct equipment is in place at all sites and the application of it is consistent The appropriate processes are in place for test examiners to run the OSCE stations fairly and consistently within, and across, all test sites Moderation activity and processes are fair and consistent within, and across, all test sites Processes regarding appeals and complaints for both OSCE and... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61310a9-9089-4936-85ce-c3485dfacd36 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL | | Locality | UNITED KINGDOM | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2019 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61310a9-9089-4936-85ce-c3485dfacd36 - 5 Dec 2019 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61310a9-9089-4936-85ce-c3485dfacd36 - 5 Dec 2019 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61310a9-9089-4936-85ce-c3485dfacd36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61310a9-9089-4936-85ce-c3485dfacd36 5th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmc.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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