---
title: "Provision of Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039b76"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-26"
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# Provision of Design, Development and Maintenance of the Test of Competence

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039b76

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking a partner for the provision of Design, Development, and Maintenance of the Test of Competence. The procurement process involves managing the development of the NMC's requirements, including a 3-year contract extension option. The NMC regulates nursing and midwifery professionals in the UK, with the main focus on an educational centre. The tender is in the 'active' stage, with an award to ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED for a value of 804,632.91 GBP signed on 26th May 2023.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses that provide services related to education, training, and test development technologies. Companies specialising in educational services with experience in assessment testing and compliance with regulatory standards will be well-suited to compete. The competition is conducted through an Open Procedure method, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses interested in long-term contracts within the healthcare regulatory sector.

## Notice

To manage the development of the NMC's requirements for the design, development, and maintenance of the test of competence. The test of competence is designed to assess a candidate's ability to meet the NMC's standards of proficiency and to practise safely, effectively and in accordance with the NMC's Code of Conduct.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the PIN published on FTS on 25 October 2022, Notice reference: 2022/S 000-030010 the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) undertook a competitive tender process under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations").

Options: The NMC may extend the Initial Term for a further period of up to one (1) Year in total subject to agreement with the Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £804,632 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2023 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2023
- 27 Jan 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002628-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.nmc.org.uk/

## Provenance

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