Online National Pharmacy Registration Assessment Examination

The 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 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. The current examination, which expires on 31/12/2025, is run twice a year in the summer and in the autumn, and on the same day regardless of location. This is the preferred delivery model for this examination. The term of the contract will be two years with an option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months, commencing on 1st January 2026 and with the latest expiry date being 31/12/2029. 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). A pre-engagement session will be hosted on Thursday 9th May 2024. Closing date for expressing an interest in attending this session by Wednesday 8th May 2024 by 12 noon. Please email procurement@pharmacyregulation.org if you wish to attend this session. N.B you will not be excluded from responding to the main contract notice if you cannot make this pre-engagement session. Associated CPV codes include: 80400000 - Adult and other education services. 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level. 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre. 85149000 - Education software package 75121000 Administrative Education Services