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Provision for the Test of Competence: Delivery of the CBT

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 09:41.

Opportunity overview

A computer-based test (the 'CBT') which comprises multiple-choice questions designed to assess applicants' theoretical knowledge and understanding. The CBT comprises a number of multiple-choice questions and is split into two parts: Part A covers numeracy and Part B covers clinical questions relating to nursing and midwifery. We allow candidates three hours to complete the CBT.

Classification

  • CPV72820000 — Computer testing services
  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot 1£4.1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C-1649
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Project Title: Provision for the Test of Competence: Delivery of the CBT Project Reference: C- 1649 Reponses to the tender are to be completed electronically using the e-sourcing portal Atamis. https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome ('e-Sourcing Portal').
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

concession

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
4 Sept 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Aug 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
4 Jan 2027, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Jun 2032, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Contract value has changed due to reductions in numbers of candidates taking the test, e.g., contract activity.
Id
081798-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,860,000
Amount
4,050,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
3 years + 1 + 1

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72820000
Description
Computer testing services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
081798-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
27 Aug 2026, 14:21
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
N/A

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Id
GB-CHC-1091434

Identifier

Scheme
GB-CHC
Id
1091434

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHCH-9173-QTMH

Address

Street Address
23 PORTLAND PLACE
Locality
LONDON
Postal Code
W1B 1PZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · LONDON · UKI32 · W1B 1PZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 068763-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 081798-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·