--- title: "Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination Buyer: GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d08989f4-32fa-48df-af5b-0cd628cba813.json) ## Summary The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has initiated a public procurement process for the "Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination." This tender is active and covers the industry category of Pharmacy Services (CPV: 85149000). The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and follows a selective, negotiated procedure. The contract's total estimated value is £4 million, having been adjusted down from the originally estimated £4.8 million. Procurement involves providing high-stakes online professional assessment examinations along with necessary administrative and support services. The services must be provided to candidates on two agreed dates in test locations across the UK and other regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Potential bidders should note the tender period ends on 5th September 2024, and the contract start and end dates are 1st January 2026 and 31st December 2029, respectively. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a substantial multi-year contract. Companies specialising in online examination solutions, secure computer-based assessments, invigilation, proctoring, candidate support, and examination-related administrative services would be well-suited to compete. The GPhC seeks experienced and competent providers who can ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and accessible examination services across multiple locations. By bidding on this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their presence in the public sector, and foster long-term growth through a high-value, multi-year government contract. ## Notice The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is seeking experienced providers of high stakes online professional assessment examinations, together with the associated administrative education services such as the sourcing of suitable, and accessible venues from which an online computer based examination can be administered. The scope of services includes delivery of a secure computer-based assessment to candidates on two single 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. N.B. The title of this tender has changed from 'Online National Pharmacy Registration Assessment Examination' shown in the original PIN published 29/04/2024 (Delta reference 858641854 FTS Ref.013803-2024), and the estimated total value has been adjusted down from PS4.8m to PS4m, but all other details including the scope remain unchanged. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2372c72-7f16-495d-9552-48755c0d8279 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2372c72-7f16-495d-9552-48755c0d8279 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2372c72-7f16-495d-9552-48755c0d8279 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Pharmacy-services./4KZSR2K89U Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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