Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
2
Lots
2
Published
30 Mar 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- GDC-2024-008
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
The initial Contract period is 5 years, the Authority has the option to let the contract expire at the end of the initial 5 year period or take up optional extension period as provided for in the contract.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 80000000
- Contract locations
- UK
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria 1 - Delivery Solution | 35 | quality | — |
| Criteria 2 - Mobilisation Plan and Start-Up Activities | 15 | quality | — |
| Criteria 3 - Contract Management | 10 | quality | — |
| Criteria 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions | 10 | quality | — |
| Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model :Application of costed model based on 3 scenarios. | 15 | cost | — |
| Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Operation of proposed costed model over the life of the contract | 15 | cost | — |
| Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Application of costed model based on 3 scenarios. | 15 | cost | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive dialogue
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam | £2.0m | cancelled |
| Lot 2 | Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam | £13.0m | cancelled |