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

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Nursing And Midwifery Council](/buyers/nursing-and-midwifery-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £10,500,000
- Published: 18 September 2024
- Planned start: 1 June 2025
- Planned end: 31 May 2027
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: cac7cd45-26a2-4657-8eaf-77dbc9610781-786480
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3696728c-8b90-44ce-b6a3-18c1062205dd

## 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac7cd45-26a2-4657-8eaf-77dbc9610781-786480)