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title: "THE PROVISION OF GDC OVERSEAS REGISTRATION EXAMINATIONs - Part 2"
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buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL"
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# THE PROVISION OF GDC OVERSEAS REGISTRATION EXAMINATIONs - Part 2

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fe57b43-422a-450b-affd-439f14d371ea

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of GDC Overseas Registration Examinations - Part 2, managed by the General Dental Council (GDC), based in London, United Kingdom. This tender is classified under education and training services and follows an open procurement method. The contract commenced on 1 April 2017 and was completed on 31 March 2020. It was initiated under the Dentists Act 1984 to facilitate the statutory examination for overseas dentists aspiring to practice in the UK. The tender period ended on 19 July 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in dental training or examination services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in providing professional examination services or logistical support for training initiatives may find this a fitting competition. As the GDC collaborates with various universities and dental institutions, suppliers who can demonstrate expertise in these areas will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts related to dental education and training.

## Notice

Under the Dentists Act 1984, the GDC is required to provide a statutory examination for overseas dentists who wish to practise in the UK. In this context, overseas dentists are all non-EEA dentists, who do not hold a first qualification in dentistry from the UK. The Act also provides that the examination is to be held by a dental authority, or a group of dental authorities, under arrangements made by the Council. This contract is for the provision of Part 2 of the statutory examination for overseas dentist.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811d810-0ca8-45de-a517-2d18404c3afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON BARTS AND THE LONDON SCHOOL OF; ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND; UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON; UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON - EASTMAN DENTAL HOSPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 12:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811d810-0ca8-45de-a517-2d18404c3afe
- 12 May 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811d810-0ca8-45de-a517-2d18404c3afe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811d810-0ca8-45de-a517-2d18404c3afe
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/63da1d49-c1b0-46a2-8b0a-6034c4960c07

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