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Software as a Service (SAAS) Solution for the Digitisation of Registration and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) processes

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) has awarded a contract for a Software as a Service (SAAS) solution to PriceWaterhousecooper LLP. This contract aims to digitise the registration and continuous professional development (CPD) processes for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) and Dentists. The procurement process falls under the IT services category and is valued at £2,300,000. It follows a restricted procedure, with the contract period starting on 2nd September 2024 and ending on 1st September 2027. The main goal is to create a seamless, paperless registration process integrated with GDC's Microsoft Dynamics CRM system, benefiting applicants and reducing risks for the GDC.

This tender opens opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced with cloud-based solutions and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in digital transformation and software development, especially within the healthcare or professional service sectors, are well-suited to compete. This project offers substantial growth potential by becoming an integral part of enhancing the digital capabilities of a major professional regulatory body in the UK.

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Notice Title

Software as a Service (SAAS) Solution for the Digitisation of Registration and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) processes

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) has award a contract for Software as a Service (SAAS) Solution for the Digitisation of Registration and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) processes. The contract will o enhance the registration experience so that it is more aligned to applicant expectations, with the potential to also improve the registrant experience. At the forefront they require the development of a seamless digital (paperless) registration process for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) and Dentists that is integrated with the GDC's CRM platform that enables the storage and upload of documentation, wherever possible, allowing a faster; lower risk path to registration that allows both GDC and applicants to track the progress of their application. The aim is to move to a digital (paperless) registration process for DCPs and Dentists that is integrated with GDCs CRM platform (Microsoft Dynamics CRM). The process must allow for an application to be completed online, with functions to allow for the safe upload of all required documents for registrants; & which synchronizes uploaded data to the in-house CRM system with an associated workflow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a6fe34f-c74a-4ee5-ac84-553c33631416
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8158b052-29df-42d7-b479-bf622d6fe6f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 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 DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1G 8DQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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