Tender

Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Tender

09 May 2024 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council is seeking tenders for the Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination. This includes two Lots: a knowledge-based exam and a clinical exam. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive dialog. The tender deadline is 11th June 2024, with a contract period from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2035. The total value of the contract is £15,000,000. The industry category is education and training services.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those with expertise in delivering clinical examinations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are welcome to bid. Interested parties may obtain the tender documents from the Delta e-Sourcing Portal. The General Dental Council, based in London, UK, is the buying organisation for this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) is inviting tenders to deliver our Overseas Registration Examination (ORE). The services being procured have been divided into two Lots, Lot 1: Part 1- knowledge based exam which is designed to test application of knowledge to clinical practice, and Lot 2: Part 2 a clinical exam designed to test candidates' practical clinical skills. Bidders may bid for one or both lots. Interested parties can download the invitation to tender documents from Delta e-Sourcing Portal. Access Code : 99N2282S39 . This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015: Light Touch Regime- Regulations 74-77.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e149f54f-b71d-4f44-8d35-d2dd2854a209
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2035 Over 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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