How to win: Test of Competence: Provision of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Facility and Associated Services

About this contract

The Test of Competence currently comprises two elements. - The first is a computer-based test (the 'CBT') which comprises multiple-choice questions designed to assess applicants' theoretical knowledge and understanding. - The second element is the objective structured clinical examination (the 'OSCE') which is a practical simulated assessment of applicants' practical skills and knowledge.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £54,166,666.67, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 8 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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