--- title: "Provision of Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence and Aptitude Test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-10" --- # Provision of Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence and Aptitude Test Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b757b523-7ea4-435d-8283-8568ee470a36.json) ## Summary The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is currently initiating a tender for the "Provision of Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence and Aptitude Test," classified under evaluation consultancy services, with a focus on health training. The procurement is taking place in London, United Kingdom, and follows a restricted procedure, allowing selective participation. The tender period will close on 7th January 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2019 and conclude by 30th April 2022. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in design, development, and evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in education and competency assessments within the healthcare sector. Firms that can demonstrate experience in creating and managing training programmes or assessments applicable to nursing and midwifery would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their portfolio within a key public sector client. ## Notice The Order provides that the NMC must establish and maintain a register of qualified nurses, midwives and, from January 2019, nursing associates. In order to do so, the NMC must from time to time establish the standards of proficiency necessary to be admitted to the different parts of the register. The standards of proficiency are the standards the NMC considers necessary for safe and effective practise under that part of the register. Applicants will only be admitted to the NMC's register if they meet the NMC's standards of proficiency and are capable of safe and effective practice. An assessment of an applicant's professional qualification is an important part of that assessment process. For applicants to the nursing or midwifery part of the register who were trained outside of the EU or the EEA, the NMC will assess their qualification to determine whether it is comparable to a nursing or midwifery qualification awarded in the United Kingdom. Where an applicant's qualification is assessed as not comparable in some way, the applicant may undertake a test of competence to demonstrate that they have the requisite standard of proficiency for admission to the nursing or midwifery part of the register. For applicants to the nursing or midwifery part of the register who were trained within the EU or the EEA, but whose qualifications are not governed by the Recognition of Qualifications Directive [2005/36/EC], the NMC will assess their qualification to determine whether there are any shortfalls between the applicant's qualification and the NMC's standards of proficiency for nurses or midwives. Where any shortfalls are identified, the applicant may either complete an adaptation programme or undertake an aptitude test to demonstrate that they have the requisite standard of proficiency for admission to the nursing or midwifery part of the register. For applicants to the nursing associate part of the register who were trained outside of England, the NMC will assess their qualification to determine whether it is comparable to a nursing associate qualification awarded in England. Where an applicant's qualification is assessed as not comparable in some way, the applicant may undertake a test of competence to demonstrate that they have the requisite standard of proficiency for admission to the nursing associate part of the register. Applicants to any part of the register who were trained in the UK but who did not register their qualification with the NMC within five years of award are also required to complete the test of competence. In addition and subject to the outcome of the NMC's current consultation on Return to Practice, the NMC may also require those wishing to return to the register after a period of absence to complete a test of competence. Satisfactory completion of the test of competence or the aptitude test provides the NMC with objective evidence that an applicant has the standard of proficiency comparable to... 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/3b610b15-abc9-4348-b40c-cf9c79779de8 | | 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 | 10 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 80561000 - Health training services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2018 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b610b15-abc9-4348-b40c-cf9c79779de8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b610b15-abc9-4348-b40c-cf9c79779de8 10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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