Tender

Tender for the Delivery and Development of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

UCAT

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Consortium, representing 36 universities, has initiated a tender titled "Tender for the Delivery and Development of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)" in the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 13th October 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st October 2024 to 31st December 2034. The buying organisation is UCAT based in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to engage in delivering and developing the UCAT test. Companies interested in long-term service contracts within the education sector can compete for this opportunity. The UCAT Consortium aims to appoint a supplier to enhance the test from 2025 onwards, offering a substantial growth potential for businesses operating in this field.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Delivery and Development of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Notice Description

The UCAT Consortium is a consortium of 36 universities responsible for the delivery and development of a test used in undergraduate medical and dental selection. The purpose of the future procurement exercise is for the UCAT Consortium to appoint a supplier to deliver and further develop the test from 2025 onwards. Additional information: The opportunity can be found at; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-202befe5-68e0-4bbe-a3f1-44fe2fc435a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8651767-67ed-4168-9be6-4608c818756a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UCAT
Contact Name
Rachel Greatrix
Contact Email
rachel.greatrix@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158230041

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2UH
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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