Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination

Concepts

• pharmacy services
• high stakes online professional assessment examinations
• online national pharmacy registration assessment examination
• an online computer based examination
• examinations
• pharmacists
• examine
• examination
• adult education
• university level

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

Description

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 £4.8m to £4m, but all other details including the scope remain unchanged.

Total Quantity or Scope

The General Pharmaceutical Council's (GPhC's) Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination is hosted across a number of geographical locations within the UK. … The current format of the delivery model for this examination is that all candidates sit the exam on the same day which is held once in the summer and once in the autumn. This delivery model is the preferred method of the GPhC. The contract procedure for this tender opportunity will be in accordance with regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 "Competitive procedure with negotiation" (CPN). Additional information: Please complete the Supplier Questionnaire by the initial closing date of 5th September 2024 at 17:00 BST Noon. Although the tender documents are included for you to examine, please DO NOT submit a tender proposal unless you are shortlisted and invited to do so. Any TENDER proposals submitted on 5th September 2024 will NOT be evaluated.

Renewal Options

Initial contract terms is for 24 months with option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each - 48 months in total, At the end of the 48 month period (or sooner if not extended) the contract will be retendered for renewal.

CPV Codes

• 85149000 - Pharmacy services
• 80400000 - Adult and other education services
• 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
• 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
• 75121000 - Administrative educational services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement and the primary bidder must have sufficient resources or capacity to be able to manage and deliver the required end to end service. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Pharmacy-services./4KZSR2K... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4KZSR2K89U GO Reference: GO-202485-PRO-27274523