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Provision of External Research Providers

Awarded to CLAREMONT COMMUNICATIONS LTD, Community Research Ltd, DIVERSITIQ CIC +9 more

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL(buyer)

Published
Published 23 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 12 December 2025
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Overview

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has awarded a framework for external research providers across four lots covering quantitative research, qualitative research, evaluation, and specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches. Twelve suppliers were selected and added to the approved supplier list on 29 March 2026, with an estimated value of £500,000.

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Lots (4)

  • Methodological expertise: Quantitative Research including statistical, analytical and modelling capability

    £125,000Won by ICE CREATES LIMITEDWon by I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITEDWon by PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPWon by NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

  • Methodological expertise: Qualitative Research including evidence reviews

    £125,000Won by Community Research LtdWon by I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITEDWon by ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTWon by NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

  • Methodological expertise: Evaluation including policy and education standards

    £125,000Won by HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITEDWon by MEL RESEARCH LIMITEDWon by PYE TAIT LIMITEDWon by THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FOUNDATION

  • Methodological expertise: Specialisms in accessible and inclusive approaches including trauma-informed approaches and experience with seldom-heard groups

    £125,000Won by CLAREMONT COMMUNICATIONS LTDWon by Community Research LtdWon by DIVERSITIQ CIC

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£500,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 April 2025
Questions by
5 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Market research services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£0
Award date
29 March 2026
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winners
  • CLAREMONT COMMUNICATIONS LTD
  • Community Research Ltd
  • DIVERSITIQ CIC
  • HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
  • I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED
  • ICE CREATES LIMITED
  • MEL RESEARCH LIMITED
  • NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
  • PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
  • PYE TAIT LIMITED
  • ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
  • THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FOUNDATION

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    25 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    20 November 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    23 April 2025

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