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title: "FPSNM User Testing"
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buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
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# FPSNM User Testing

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68cfd03b-8fc7-4ff4-92cb-e57326dc8a1c

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, based in London, is currently inviting tenders for the "FPSNM User Testing" project, which falls under the research services category. The tender is part of an open procedure procurement method, initiated on 21st February 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 24th March 2022 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st June 2022 and will last until 31st December 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in usability testing and research services. Companies that focus on educational programme development, particularly in the health and social care sectors, will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project requires innovative solutions to improve standards for nursing and midwifery programmes in the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of the work is to review the usability of those aspects of our standards for pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes that have been revised in light of the UK's departure from the EU with end-users. Several standards from both the nursing and midwifery programme standards will need to be reviewed. The specific objectives of this work are: 1. To test usability in terms of developing new curricula 2. To test that the pre-registration proficiencies are outcomes-focused, future-focussed, measurable and assessable 3. To test the language, ease of interpretation, navigation and accessibility of the standards 4. To explore the potential for unintended consequences in the practical implementation of the standards for pre-registration programmes to meet the standards of proficiency and explore with participants potential solutions 5. To explore if there are any areas in terms of usability in the proposed programme standards that create potentially unlawful barriers for groups that share protected characteristics 6. To explore the agility of the proposed programme standards in terms of their applicability to a range of contexts across the four UK countries To access this RFQ opportunity please visit: https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04a5cfe-0a81-4d85-8f2e-50271eaba5c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Dec 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04a5cfe-0a81-4d85-8f2e-50271eaba5c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04a5cfe-0a81-4d85-8f2e-50271eaba5c4
  21st February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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