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title: "Provision of External Research Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050660"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of External Research Providers

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050660

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of External Research Providers. This procurement process seeks to establish an approved supplier list covering four key areas: Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Evaluation, and Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their responses by 12 December 2025 via the e-sourcing portal Atamis. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a gross amount of £600,000, and contract awards are expected by 31 January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in market research services, particularly those adept in statistical analysis, evidence reviews, policy evaluation, and inclusive methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for these business types. Successful providers will gain a strategic position on an approved supplier list, facilitating long-term collaboration with the NMC and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector research domain. With accelerated procedures due to urgency, this opportunity is ideal for agile firms ready to meet the demanding timelines.

## Notice

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: 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.

### Lot Information

Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability

Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.

Renewal: The extension is available if needed but may not be taken.

Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews

Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.

Renewal: The extension is available if needed but may not be taken.

Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards

Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.

Renewal: The extension is available if needed but may not be taken.

Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups

Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.

Renewal: The extension is available if needed but may not be taken.

### 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/075785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075785-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016539-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075785-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016539-2025
  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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