Buyer Name: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Buyer Address: 23 PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON, UKI32, W1B 1PZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@nmc-uk.org
Provision of External Research Providers
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
20 Nov 2025, 15:39
20 Nov 2025, 15:39
Deadline
12 Dec 2025, 12:00
12 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
79310000 - Market research services
79310000 - Market research services
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Description
The provision of External Research Providers. External Research Providers if successful will be added to an approved supplier list which will consist of the following four lots: Lot 1 - Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability. Lot 2 - Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews. Lot 3 - Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards. Lot 4 - Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups. External Research Providers will be able to bid for all/multiple lots.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075785-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability
Lot Description: Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 125,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questions (85%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (15%)
Lot Title: Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews
Lot Description: Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 125,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questions (85%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (15%)
Lot Title: Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards
Lot Description: Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 125,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questions (85%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (15%)
Lot Title: Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups
Lot Description: Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups. The value for this lot is an approximate figure and will depend on briefings.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 125,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Questions (85%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (15%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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