--- title: "Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (Computer Based Testing and Objective Structured Clinical Examination)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-13" --- # Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (Computer Based Testing and Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee86f743-e30d-431d-84eb-51670de2dc38.json) ## Summary The Nursing And Midwifery Council (NMC) is procuring Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence in Computer Based Testing and Objective Structured Clinical Examination. This procurement falls under the services category with an estimated contract value of approximately £150,000. The procurement method is Competitive quotation (below threshold), and the tender period ends on 11th October 2023. The contract period is from 15th January 2024 to 14th January 2026. This tender by the NMC presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers interested in quality assurance assessment and review services within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially are encouraged to participate. The contract duration of up to three years, along with the focus on quality assurance, makes this tender suitable for businesses well-versed in system quality control and assessment. Interested companies can express their interest via the Atamis e-Sourcing portal. ## Notice The NMC will adopt a dual approach to quality assurance to ensure that the Test of Competence is fit for purpose. * We intend to appoint one partner to assess the quality of the design and development of the Test as well as the delivery. * The NMC may also undertake its own quality assurance reviews in accordance with its assurance framework. The NMC's test scrutiny panel must be satisfied with the quality assurance in place in order to be able to approve the content and implementation of the Test of Competence. The Quality Assurance partner will be responsible for defining the percentage of content to be reviewed, covering the test development of both the CBT and OSCE. This should occur alongside any broader quality assurance, such as the delivery of the CBT and OSCE and other processes and governance controls. The Quality Assurance partner will be required to undertake a review covering the delivery of the CBT which is published and administered through Pearson Vue. The delivery of the OSCE from our 5 delivery partners should also be quality assured for quality, accuracy and consistency. The contract will be for an initial term of two years with the option to extend for one year: 2+1 = 3 years maximum. The estimated lifetime value of the contract, including extensions, will be PS150,000 approx. including VAT. Suppliers interested in participating in this procurement exercise are requested to express their interest via the Atamis e-Sourcing portal https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome, and search for "Quality Assurance for the Test of Competence (CBT and OSCE)" or by searching the project reference "C1256". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ef95c6-1da6-4f9d-8b02-6f062d47fd80 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2023 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ef95c6-1da6-4f9d-8b02-6f062d47fd80 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ef95c6-1da6-4f9d-8b02-6f062d47fd80 13th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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