--- title: "Understanding audience perception of the NMC to help improve business strategy and communication" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-29" --- # Understanding audience perception of the NMC to help improve business strategy and communication Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8cd0c72-c3da-4002-9908-25f26f8984e1.json) ## Summary The Nursing and Midwifery Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "Understanding audience perception of the NMC to help improve business strategy and communication". This contract falls under the services category, specifically within research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender is in the open stage with submissions due by 21 April 2021. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 20 May 2021 and end on 31 October 2021. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, which is below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in communications, audience engagement, or strategic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may provide innovative insights essential for fostering trust and responsiveness within the NMC's community. Participation in this procurement could help enhance a business's portfolio and establish valuable relationships within the public sector. ## Notice Within the new strategy for April 2020 we commit to actively engaging with and empowering the public, our professions and partners to become an NMC that's trusted and responsive; building an understanding of what we and our professionals do for people. To do that, we need to build our understanding of those audiences and stakeholders at all levels so we can collaborate about the things that matter to them. This research will enable us to do that: we will better understand how our audiences relate to us, how much they know about our work and our priorities, the impact of our strategy, values and Covid-response, and their views on our direction. Additional information: For an opportunity to submit a tender bid, please register with our free tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc. You will need to complete a short form to register, providing company details, categories you can provide goods or services for, and user details including an email address that will be used as your login details. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e8ab1-684a-43ba-b72c-877efdb7a3d3 | | 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 | 29 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e8ab1-684a-43ba-b72c-877efdb7a3d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e8ab1-684a-43ba-b72c-877efdb7a3d3 29th 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 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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