Provision of Regulator Medical Support Services
A Tender Notice
by THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £3M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 09 Jun 2025
- Delivery
- 01 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
- Deadline
- 04 Jul 2025 11:00
Related Terms
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
- Nursing & Midwifery Council London
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.
Lot Division
| 1 | Toxicology
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. |
| 2 | Medical Examiners
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. |
| 3 | Expert witnesses
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. |
Renewal Options
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)
Award Criteria
| Quality Questions | Method Statement Questions |
| Price | Pricing Schedule |
CPV Codes
- 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
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
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Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-054534
- FTS 030906-2025