---
title: "Provision of External Research Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05065f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# Provision of External Research Providers

Buyer: THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05065f

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## Summary

The current procurement process initiated by The Nursing and Midwifery Council involves the planning stage for the provision of External Research Providers. This process targets services within the public authority - central government sector, located in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the imminent deadline for the Market Engagement Questionnaire, which must be submitted by 12 pm on 29th April 2025 via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement entails creating an approved supplier list divided into four lots based on methodological expertise across quantitative, qualitative, evaluation, and specialised inclusive research approaches. Bidders have the opportunity to participate in any or all of these lots, with the procurement status currently in the planning phase.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses possessing methodological expertise in market research services, especially those adept in innovative and inclusive research methods targeting seldom-heard groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable candidates, with an overall value of up to £600,000 gross for this tender. The tender offers a chance for qualified businesses to be part of a prestigious approved supplier list, facilitating entry into public sector contracts in the UK. Additionally, with contracts running from July 2025 to March 2028, there is a substantial window for sustained business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Market Engagement Questionnaire for the provision of External Research Providers. External Research Providers if successful will be added to an approved supplier list which will consist of the following four lots: The approved supplier list will be split into the following four lots: Lot 1 - Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability Lot 2 - Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews Lot 3 - Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards Lot 4 - Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups. External Research Providers will be able to bid for all/multiple lots.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire to be completed and uploaded onto e-sourcing portal Atamis. Reponses to the Questionnaire are to be completed electronically using the e-sourcing portal Atamis. https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome (‘e-Sourcing Portal’) by 12pm on 29th April 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016538-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016538-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016538-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nmc.org.uk/

## Provenance

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