Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

A Contract Award Notice
by GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
10 year (est.)
Value
£2M-£13M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
30 Mar 2026
Delivery
To 29 Mar 2036 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

UNITED KINGDOM

Geochart for 2 buyers and 2 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

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.

Lot Division

1 ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam

Bidders 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.

Award Criteria
Criteria 1 - Delivery Solution 35.0
Criteria 2 - Mobilisation Plan and Start-Up Activities 15.0
Criteria 3 - Contract Management 10.0
Criteria 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions 10.0
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model :Application of costed model based on 3 scenarios 15.0
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Operation of proposed costed model over the life of the contract 15.0
2 Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam

A 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

Award Criteria
Criteria 1 - Delivery Solution 35.0
Criteria 2 - Mobilisation Plan and Start-Up Activities 15.0
Criteria 3 - Contract Management 10.0
Criteria 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions 10.0
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Application of costed model based on 3 scenarios 15.0
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Operation of proposed costed model over the life of the contract 15.0

Award Detail

1 UCL Consultants (London)
  • ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam
  • Reference: gdc-2024-008
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £9,153,984
2 UCL Consultants (London)
  • Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam
  • Reference: part 2: practical clinical skills exam
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £80,293,796
  • Subcontracting opportunities are expected.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other 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 years GO Reference: GO-2026330-PRO-35556422

Reference

  • FTS 029159-2026

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