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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"
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# 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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b584426-5e51-4b5e-be78-affafd0b5495

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "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 tender, classified under system quality assurance assessment and review services, was held in London with a contract value of £150,519.88. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold, and the tender was officially awarded on 15th February 2020, with the contract period lasting from 20th February 2020 to 10th February 2021.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance and testing services, particularly those focusing on healthcare standards and compliance. Companies with expertise in delivering rigorous assessment and review services for nursing practices would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the healthcare sector continually seeks to maintain and improve standards, organisations that can demonstrate a solid track record and understanding of the specific requirements in this field are likely to find valuable opportunities for growth.

## Notice

To 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ebeab7-d982-41ee-ab75-e7ee01166e64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 10 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,519 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,519 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ebeab7-d982-41ee-ab75-e7ee01166e64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ebeab7-d982-41ee-ab75-e7ee01166e64
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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