Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

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        "description": "The General Dental Council (GDC) invited tenders for the delivery of Overseas Registration Examination (ORE). The requirement was procured under 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. Note: Demand for services related to the Part 1 and Part 2 ORE exams are demand driven. The procurement was conducted under the Public Contracts Regulation 2015: Light Touch Regime- Regulations 74-77.",
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                "description": "The scope of services required may include but is not limited to: Delivery of the OREP1 exam up to 2000 sittings per year. For more information please visit: ORE Part 1 (gdc-uk.org). - Provision of services, material, equipment, and personnel - Management (project management) and administration of the OREP1 sittings and suitable venues to hold exams within the UK, where required. - Suitably qualified and experienced examiners - Candidate management and relationship management. - Working with the GDC to ensure the OREP1 is delivered effectively and in accordance with Preparing for Practice (learning outcomes for dentists) and the ORE Advisory Group to ensure the relevant standard is maintained and the continuous improvement of the OREP1. At this time, we are looking to use the pre-procurement activity to inform our thinking about the design, delivery, capability for the exam. Additional information: The estimated total value of OREP1 is circa PS1,000,000 over five years. We will also consider the optimal contract length and overall contract value. The information provided at II.2.7) Duration of the contract and II.1.5), Estimated total value and II.1.6) and Information about lots is subject to change.",
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