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title: "Tender for the Delivery and Development of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)"
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# Tender for the Delivery and Development of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Buyer: UCAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-202befe5-68e0-4bbe-a3f1-44fe2fc435a7

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## Summary

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Consortium, representing 36 universities, has initiated a tender titled "Tender for the Delivery and Development of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)" in the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 13th October 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st October 2024 to 31st December 2034. The buying organisation is UCAT based in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to engage in delivering and developing the UCAT test. Companies interested in long-term service contracts within the education sector can compete for this opportunity. The UCAT Consortium aims to appoint a supplier to enhance the test from 2025 onwards, offering a substantial growth potential for businesses operating in this field.

## Notice

The UCAT Consortium is a consortium of 36 universities responsible for the delivery and development of a test used in undergraduate medical and dental selection. The purpose of the future procurement exercise is for the UCAT Consortium to appoint a supplier to deliver and further develop the test from 2025 onwards. Additional information: The opportunity can be found at; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8651767-67ed-4168-9be6-4608c818756a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UCAT |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2023 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8651767-67ed-4168-9be6-4608c818756a
- 28 Jul 2023 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8651767-67ed-4168-9be6-4608c818756a
- 28 Jul 2023 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8651767-67ed-4168-9be6-4608c818756a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8651767-67ed-4168-9be6-4608c818756a
  28th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/

## Provenance

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