Tender

Online National Assessments

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Aug 2021 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is conducting an open tender for the provision of online national assessments within the pharmacy services sector. This procurement process, part of the 'Light Touch Regime' under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 31 August 2021, with the contract period expected to last up to 1080 days. Bidders should note that the assessments will be computer-based and conducted in various test locations across the UK, with a total contract value of £2,083,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in educational software and high-stakes assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority seeks organisations capable of delivering secure and innovative assessment solutions. Companies specialising in educational software development, test administration, and candidate support services will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, making it an ideal opportunity to grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Online National Assessments

Notice Description

The General Pharmaceutical Council ("the Authority") regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. The Authority is inviting bidders with experience of delivering high stakes assessments, to submit a tender for the delivery of its national registration assessment. The registration assessment is a computer-based examination that takes place in test locations distributed across the UK. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("Light Touch Regime").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The General Pharmaceutical Council ("the Authority") regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. Our role is to protect the public and give them assurance that they will receive safe and effective care when using pharmacy services. We set standards for pharmacy professionals and pharmacies to enter and remain on our register. The Authority is inviting bidders with experience of delivering high stakes assessments, to submit a tender for the delivery of its national registration assessment. The registration assessment is a computer-based examination that takes place in test locations distributed across the UK. The scope of services includes delivery of a secure computer-based assessment to candidates on 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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44HHZ8AZU4

Options: The option to extend the contract by 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018504-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
+44 2037138000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5LQ
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

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