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title: "Provision of the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services"
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# Provision of the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c59148c-74f2-4dab-9d9d-c3196c079b2a

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently seeking partners to provide Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services as part of its Test of Competence. This tender falls under the services category and is classified under educational operations, particularly in training and health services. The tender is in the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 19 April 2021. The awarded contract is projected to commence on 20 February 2022 and conclude on 20 February 2025, with the opportunity to deliver services in various locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational service delivery, vocational training, and clinical examination services. Organisations with a track record in health training and those capable of executing large-scale examination logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method indicates a focus on qualified providers, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate their capability to meet the NMC’s comprehensive requirements and targets outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Nursing and Midwifery Council wants to appoint a number of partners who will work with us to provide the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) part of our Test of Competence. The appointed service provider(s) will deliver the OSCE examination on behalf of the NMC and be responsible for delivering their services with the targets as described within the NMC's relevant statement of requirements and supporting documentation. The existing Test of Competence comprises two parts, the Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of a number of multiple choice questions and a practical objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Together, these components seek to provide a holistic assessment of a candidate's ability to practise safely and effectively in the UK. 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/b1a5c467-97fd-48c9-b791-f046c81b85f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2025 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5c467-97fd-48c9-b791-f046c81b85f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5c467-97fd-48c9-b791-f046c81b85f5
  19th March 2021 - 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

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