NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Delivery Services

Awarded 19 Feb 2022

Awarded19 Feb 2022

Value£100,000,000.00

SupplierUlster University,University of Northampton,Oxford Brookes University,University of Northumbria at Newcastle,Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust

AgencyNURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Expires in 4mo5y term, 94% elapsed

Awarded 19 Feb 2022Expires 19 Feb 2027

About

The Nursing and Midwifery Council awarded a contract to Ulster University, University of Northampton, Oxford Brookes University, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, and Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust for the delivery of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) part of the Test of Competence.

The five appointed service providers are responsible for delivering OSCE examinations on behalf of the NMC, with targets as described in the NMC's statement of requirements.

The contract supports the NMC's remit to support health and social care across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and its commitment to working with the NHS to ensure ongoing OSCE capacity for international nursing recruitment, aimed at expanding supply and reducing nursing vacancies.

The government has committed to recruiting 50,000 new nurses to the register by 2024, with a significant proportion expected from overseas.

The contract value is AUD 100,000,000.

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