--- title: "Provision of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029d99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d99.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-19" --- # Provision of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029d99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d99.json) ## Summary The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), a UK healthcare regulator, is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services." This procurement pertains to the services sector, specifically the operation of an educational centre, and will involve contracts with a minimum duration of three years and potentially extendable for up to 24 months. The deadline for submitting responses to the selection questionnaire is set for 17:00 on 19 April 2021. This will form part of a larger effort to enhance the assessment of nursing competencies as the UK aims to recruit 50,000 new nurses by 2024, with a significant focus on international recruitment. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in vocational training and healthcare education. Companies that offer innovative training solutions, examination delivery, or related educational services would be well-positioned to participate. By partnering with the NMC, successful bidders can contribute to a crucial government initiative and potentially secure contracts valued at £100 million, creating a stable revenue stream while supporting the vital healthcare workforce in the UK. ## Notice The Nursing and Midwifery Council (the "NMC") regulates nurses and midwives in the UK and nursing associates in England. This tender is being advertised as a Restricted Procedure therefore please register your participation via our eSourcing portal (Section I.3) The NMC is inviting tenders from organisations who wish to enter into a supplier Concession Contract for the provision of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services for a minimum period of 3 years (3 + 1 + 1) with an option to extend by up to a further 24 months in 12-month increments. This is a Concession Contract Notice for the forthcoming concession contract for more than 1, but a maximum of 5 partners who will deliver the OSCE on behalf of the NMC. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) plans to run a procurement process during 2021 to identify and 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. Please find the link to our website which provides more information about the OSCE https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-the-eueea/new-application/how-to-guide/about-the-osce/ and https://www.nmc.org.uk/toc21 As part of our remit to support both health and social care across the four countries (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), the NMC has committed to working closely with the NHS to ensure ongoing OSCE capacity to support their international nursing recruitment programme, aimed at expanding additional supply and supporting trusts to reduce their nursing vacancies. The government have committed to recruit 50,000 new nurses to the register by 2024. A significant proportion of that number are expected to come from overseas. The new OSCE delivery contracts will continue to be concession contracts, similar in form to the existing contracts. The re-procurement exercise allows us to build upon and improve the existing partnering model we have already established. The maximum contract duration will be five years, comprising of an initial term with extension options. Additional information: Please formally register to participate in this procurement exercise via the NMC eSourcing portal at: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx Home and download the full suite of tender documents for completion. The deadline for the SQ responses is: 17:00 on 19 April 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005672-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: In 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | £100,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80561000 - Health training services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005672-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/Home - https://www.nmc.org.uk/ - https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-the-eueea/new-application/how-to-guide/about-the-osce/ - https://www.nmc.org.uk/toc21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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