Scope
Reference
C1474
Description
Provision of Internal Audit Services to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (the NMC)
Total value (estimated)
- £291,666.67 excluding VAT
- £350,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2028
- Possible extension to 9 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend this contract for two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
N/A
Technical ability conditions of participation
N/A
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 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 Internal Audit Services
Project Reference: C1474
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Financials |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement did take place.
Contracting authority
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1091434
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHCH-9173-QTMH
23 PORTLAND PLACE
LONDON
W1B 1PZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement team
Email: procurement@nmc-uk.org
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government