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Provision of Regulator Medical Support Services

  • First published: 17 June 2025
  • Last modified: 17 June 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-054534
Published by:
The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Authority ID:
AA81923
Publication date:
17 June 2025
Deadline date:
04 July 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

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

Contracting authority

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 23 Portland Place

Town/City: London

Postcode: W1B 1PZ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCH-9173-QTMH

NUTS code: UKI32

Contact name: Procurement

Email: procurement@nmc-uk.org

Telephone: 020 7333 9333

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Lots

Divided into 3 lots

Lot 1 Toxicology

Lot number: 1

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

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Questions

Description

Method Statement Questions

Weighting: 60.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Pricing Schedule

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 2 Medical Examiners

Lot number: 2

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

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Questions

Description

Method Statement Questions

Weighting: 60.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Pricing Schedule

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Lot 3 Expert witnesses

Lot number: 3

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

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

N/A

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Questions

Description

Method Statement Questions

Weighting: 60.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Pricing Schedule

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Payment terms

30 days of the date of receipt of the relevant invoice

Description of risks to contract performance

N/A

Submission

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

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71319000 Expert witness services Consultative engineering and construction services
85100000 Health services Health and social work services
85148000 Medical analysis services Miscellaneous health services
80320000 Medical education services Higher education services
85120000 Medical practice and related services Health services
85121200 Medical specialist services Medical practice services
85145000 Services provided by medical laboratories Miscellaneous health services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

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ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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