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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCL Consultants Ltd | 03332258 | £89,447,780 | 2 lots Overseas Registrants Exams Part 1: Computer based exam · Delivery of the Overseas Registration Exams – OREP2 Clinical Practical Exams | - |
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This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 6 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Overseas Registrants Exams Part 1: Computer based exam | £9,153,984 initial term | UCL Consultants Ltd | active |
| Lot 2 Delivery of the Overseas Registration Exams – OREP2 Clinical Practical Exams | £80,293,796 initial term | UCL Consultants Ltd | active |
| Lot Lot 1 ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam 3,600 days (≈9.9 yrs) | £2,000,000 | - | cancelled |
| Lot Lot 2 Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam 3,600 days (≈9.9 yrs) | £13,000,000 | - | cancelled |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £8,435,159 in 115 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education, NHS England, UK Health Security Agency, Greater London Authority, Metropolitan Police and 4 more public bodies (2016-04-01 to 2026-03-31). View full payment history →