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Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has completed the procurement process for the "Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination," focusing on the pharmacy services industry. The procurement involved the delivery of secure, computer-based assessments across the UK, including support and administrative services. The main procurement stage was the award, finalised on 2nd October 2025, with the contract commencing from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure, with an overall contract value of £4,219,394.80. This contract caters to service delivery in various locations, such as the UK, Channel Islands, and other overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-stakes online professional assessments along with administrative and support services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Entities with expertise in secure online platforms, exam management, and associated support services will find this opportunity fitting, with the chance to collaborate with the General Pharmaceutical Council, located in Canary Wharf, London, for ongoing professional assessment services. The awarded supplier for this contract is BTL Group Limited, an SME specializing in these fields.

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Notice Title

Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination

Notice Description

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is seeking experienced providers of high stakes online professional assessment examinations, together with the associated administrative education services such as the sourcing of suitable, and accessible venues from which an online computer based examination can be administered. The scope of services includes delivery of a secure computer-based assessment to candidates on two single agreed dates in test locations distributed across the UK; a secure platform that manages exam questions in multiple formats; test booking services; candidate support services; invigilation services; proctoring services (as required); reporting services and other related services. N.B. The title of this tender has changed from 'Online National Pharmacy Registration Assessment Examination' shown in the original PIN published 29/04/2024 (Delta reference 858641854 FTS Ref.013803-2024), and the estimated total value has been adjusted down from PS4.8m to PS4m, but all other details including the scope remain unchanged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18e94a7a-08bb-47e8-8d37-25ccc14bcf89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527e7774-aa21-4980-8322-63335bb3afe1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,219,394 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,219,394 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BTL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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