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# The Provision of Computer Based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-provision-of-computer-based-testing-cbt-services-for-the-test-of-competence-ocds-h6vhtk-049bf0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The Nursing and Midwifery Council: "The Provision of Computer Based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence". Published status: active. Published Value: £10,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT. 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)
- **Published Value:** £10,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 November 2024 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0023
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-049bf0`

## 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/the-provision-of-computer-based-testing-cbt-services-for-the-test-of-competence-ocds-h6vhtk-049bf0#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/the-provision-of-computer-based-testing-cbt-services-for-the-test-of-competence-ocds-h6vhtk-049bf0#participate

## Description
For a Concession contract for a single partner who will deliver the Test of Competence - Computer-Based Test (CBT) on behalf of the NMC. The CBT applies to prospective nurses, midwives and nursing associates who trained outside the UK who wish to practice in the UK.
Responses to the ITT are to be completed electronically using the NMC's e-sourcing portal https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome ('e-Sourcing Portal')
The e-Sourcing Portal provides a web-based tool that enables the NMC and candidates and tenderers to conduct the strategic activities of the procurement lifecycle over the internet. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities, reducing the time and effort required for both the NMC (and other buyers) and potential providers / suppliers.
Please note the following project name and reference number allocated to this procurement process ('Procurement') within the e-Sourcing Portal:
Project Name:	Provision of Computer based Testing (CBT) Services for the Test of Competence
Project Reference:   C1351

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active

- **Delivery regions:** UKI

- **Estimated Value:** £10,500,000
- **Description:** For a Concession contract for a single partner who will deliver the Test of Competence - Computer-Based Test (CBT) on behalf of the NMC. The CBT applies to prospective nurses, midwives and nursing associates who trained outside the UK who wish to pra...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F029873-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-09-18T14:04:38.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T15:39:30.447Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-049bf0