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# Provision for the Test of Competence: Delivery of the CBT

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-for-the-test-of-competence-delivery-of-the-cbt-ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Nursing and Midwifery Council: "Provision for the Test of Competence: Delivery of the CBT". Published status: active. Concession Value: £4,050,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: nmcprocurementportal.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The Nursing and Midwifery Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-nursing-and-midwifery-council-GB-PPON-PHCH-9173-QTMH)
- **Concession Value (operator's expected revenue):** £4,050,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer testing services, Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-for-the-test-of-competence-delivery-of-the-cbt-ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-for-the-test-of-competence-delivery-of-the-cbt-ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nmcprocurementportal.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnmcprocurementportal.force.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-for-the-test-of-competence-delivery-of-the-cbt-ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72820000, 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,050,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F068763-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-27T13:21:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T15:05:26.945Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06cffe