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Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination
Education and training services
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published2
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: General Dental Council: "Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 2 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | General Dental Council | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
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Competition Density
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Coverage: 4 active published awards; 2 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityGeneral Dental Council | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST | Last source update30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationEducation and training services | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-043ca0 | ||
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST - Status changed to complete
30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST - Official notice release published
30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST - Published value updated to £15,000,000
9 May 2024, 19:05 BST - Status changed to active
9 May 2024, 19:05 BST - Official notice release published
9 May 2024, 19:05 BST - Submission deadline changed to 11 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
9 May 2024, 19:05 BST - Buyer information updated
9 May 2024, 19:05 BST - Published value updated to £7,500,000
23 Feb 2024, 16:05 GMT - Status changed to planned
23 Feb 2024, 16:05 GMT - Official notice release published
23 Feb 2024, 16:05 GMT - Buyer information updated
23 Feb 2024, 16:05 GMT
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #Lot 1ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based ExamcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBidders were required to propose a solution for the delivery of the ORE Part 1 exam. The supplier will provide an end-to-end service which will include but is not limited to: -Planning and preparation for the delivery of exams -Development and management of the exam blueprint -Development of appropriate policies and procedures -Management and maintenance of the Question Bank. -Provision of resources: administrative, project management and technical resources to deliver the end-to-end services. -Provision of premises to hold exams (where required) -Provision of all material and equipment required to deliver the services. -Quality management and assurance of the exam process -Delivery of two papers that test candidates’ application of knowledge to clinical practice. The written paper must cover (1) clinically applied dental science and clinically applied human disease; and (2) aspects of clinical dentistry, law and ethics, and health and safety. -Delivery of services in accordance with the rules and guidelines. -Working with the GDC to ensure the ORE Part1 is delivered effectively and in accordance with learning outcomes for dentists and the ORE Advisory Group (OREAG) to ensure the relevant standard is maintained and the continuous improvement of the exam. -Candidate management. Additional information: 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. The total procurement value as noted at II.1.6 is for 10 yearsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #Lot 2Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills ExamcancelledPublished valueNot publishedA solution for the delivery of the ORE Part 2 exam - providing an end-to-end service which will includes: -Planning and preparation for the delivery of exams -Development and management of the exam blueprint -Development of appropriate policies and procedures -Management and maintenance of the Question Bank. -Provision of resources: administrative, project management and technical resources to deliver the end-to-end services. -Provision of premises to hold exams -Provision of all material and equipment required to deliver the services. -Quality management and assurance of the exam process -Delivery of practical clinical exams demonstrating the relevant learning outcomes and covering; an operative test on a dental manikin (DM), an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), a diagnostic and treatment planning exercise (DTP) and a practical examination in medical emergencies (ME). -Delivery of services in accordance with the rules and guidelines. -Working with the GDC to ensure the ORE Part 2 is delivered effectively and in accordance with learning outcomes for dentists and the ORE Advisory Group (OREAG) to ensure the relevant standard is maintained and the continuous improvement of the exam. -Candidate management Additional information: 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. The total procurement value as noted at II.1.6 is for 10 yearsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
30 Mar 2026, 14:40 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 13 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £9,153,984 - Contract active
Signed 6 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £80,293,796
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards UCL Consultants Ltd Not published · Not published · active UCL Consultants Ltd Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam £9,153,984 · signed 13 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam £80,293,796 · signed 6 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statistics bids: 4 bids: 2 electronicBids: 2 electronicBids: 4 foreignBidsFromEU: 0 foreignBidsFromEU: 0 foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 foreignBidsFromNonEU: 0 smeBids: 0 smeBids: 0 |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
General Dental Council
Contracting authority GB-FTS-43584Documents (0)
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