Tender

Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has initiated a public procurement process for the "Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination." This tender is active and covers the industry category of Pharmacy Services (CPV: 85149000). The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and follows a selective, negotiated procedure. The contract's total estimated value is £4 million, having been adjusted down from the originally estimated £4.8 million. Procurement involves providing high-stakes online professional assessment examinations along with necessary administrative and support services. The services must be provided to candidates on two agreed dates in test locations across the UK and other regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Potential bidders should note the tender period ends on 5th September 2024, and the contract start and end dates are 1st January 2026 and 31st December 2029, respectively.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a substantial multi-year contract. Companies specialising in online examination solutions, secure computer-based assessments, invigilation, proctoring, candidate support, and examination-related administrative services would be well-suited to compete. The GPhC seeks experienced and competent providers who can ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and accessible examination services across multiple locations. By bidding on this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their presence in the public sector, and foster long-term growth through a high-value, multi-year government contract.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2372c72-7f16-495d-9552-48755c0d8279
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
+442037138000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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