Provision of Regulator Medical Support Services

Procurement description

The NMC wishes to appoint a provider(s) to undertake Toxicology services where there is complaint about a registrant’s health or misconduct. In addition, we wish to appoint a provider(s) to undertake medical examiner services for our registration and fitness to practise proceedings. Lastly, we (the NMC) wish to appoint a provider(s) of nursing and midwifery experts who are trained and able to provide independent opinion regarding care provided by registrants who receive complaints about their fitness to practise.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2916666.67 GBP to 2916666.67GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 October 2025, 00:00AM to 30 September 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 September 2029

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Description

Lot 1 – Provision of Toxicology Services (Drug and Alcohol Testing) Outcome/Objective The NMC’s objective is that the provider will provide: - An efficient, kind and collaborative service of medical testing which takes account of registrant needs; - accurate and reliable toxicology assessment and - clear, concise and informative reports of the results of the assessment.

CPV classifications

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85121200 - Medical specialist services
• 85148000 - Medical analysis services
• 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
• 80320000 - Medical education services
• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
• 71319000 - Expert witness services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

416666.67 GBP Excluding VAT

500000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 September 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 September 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for

2

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

2

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Lot 2 – Provision of Medical Examiner Services Outcome/Objective The NMC’s objective is that the provider will provide: - An efficient, kind and collaborative service of medical examination service which takes account of registrant needs; - Safely obtain and handle sensitive material required to perform the examination; - Competent and detailed medical examination; - Clear, concise and informative medical reports which address the questions posed by the NMC and - Attend hearings to give evidence in formal legal proceedings as required.

CPV classifications

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85121200 - Medical specialist services
• 85148000 - Medical analysis services
• 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
• 80320000 - Medical education services
• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
• 71319000 - Expert witness services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

2083333.33 GBP Excluding VAT

2500000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 September 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 September 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for

2

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

2

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Lot 3 – Provision of Expert Witness Services Outcome/Objective The NMC’s objective is that the provider will: - Handle sensitive material in accordance with GDPR requirements; - Provide CPR 35 compliant written expert reports which address the questions posed by the NMC and - Attend hearings to give evidence in formal legal proceedings as required.

CPV classifications

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85121200 - Medical specialist services
• 85148000 - Medical analysis services
• 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
• 80320000 - Medical education services
• 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
• 71319000 - Expert witness services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

416666.67 GBP Excluding VAT

500000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 September 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 September 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for

2

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

2

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Bidders should note that the NMC is looking to appoint one supplier only per Lot. But bidders are open to apply for one or more Lots.

Participation

Award criteria

Payment terms

30 days of the date of receipt of the relevant invoice

Description of risks to contract performance

N/A

Tender submission deadline

04 July 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

27 June 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

22 September 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Reponses to the tender are to be completed electronically using the e-sourcing portal Atamis. https://atamis-5621.my.site.com/login (‘e-Sourcing Portal’). The e-Sourcing Portal provides a web-based tool that enables the NMC and Bidders 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 the NMC 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 Regulator Medical Support Services Project Reference: C1481

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

01 June 2029, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• English