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Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

General Dental Council · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 09:01.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

UCL Consultants Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£9.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
13 Mar 2026
Award ID
029159-2026-GDC-2024-008-1
Status
active
Identifier
03332258
Location
London, UKI, W1T 4TJ, United Kingdom

UCL Consultants Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£80.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Mar 2026
Award ID
029159-2026-Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam-2
Status
active
Identifier
03332258
Location
London, UKI, W1T 4TJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based ExamValue not stated
  • Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills ExamValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GDC-2024-008
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Title
ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam
Description
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. 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 years
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Criteria 1 - Delivery Solution
Type
quality
Description
35
Criterion 2
Name
Criteria 2 - Mobilisation Plan and Start-Up Activities
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Criteria 3 - Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Criteria 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Name
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model :Application of costed model based on 3 scenarios.
Type
cost
Description
15
Criterion 6
Name
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Operation of proposed costed model over the life of the contract
Type
cost
Description
15

Options

Description
To provide a candidate management portal . To delivery exams remotely and/or abroad .
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam
Description
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 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 years
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Criteria 1 - Delivery Solution
Type
quality
Description
35
Criterion 2
Name
Criteria 2 - Mobilisation Plan and Start-Up Activities
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Criteria 3 - Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
Criteria 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Name
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Application of costed model based on 3 scenarios.
Type
cost
Description
15
Criterion 6
Name
Criteria 5 - Cost structure and Model : Operation of proposed costed model over the life of the contract
Type
cost
Description
15

Options

Description
To provide a candidate management portal.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
UNITED KINGDOM
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Delivery Location

Description
UNITED KINGDOM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
General Dental Council
Id
GB-FTS-43584

Identifier

Legal Name
General Dental Council

Address

Street Address
37 Wimpole Street
Locality
London
Region
UK
Postal Code
W1G 8DQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2071676000

Roles

buyer
reviewBody
mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health Regulator

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Telephone
+44 2071676000
Entry 2
Telephone
+44 2071676000
Organisation 2
Name
UCL Consultants Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-178896

Identifier

Legal Name
UCL Consultants Ltd
Id
03332258

Address

Street Address
90 Tottenham Court Road
Locality
London
Region
UKI
Postal Code
W1T 4TJ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large

Award information

Award 1
Id
029159-2026-GDC-2024-008-1
Title
ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-178896
Name
UCL Consultants Ltd
Award 2
Id
029159-2026-Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam-2
Title
Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-178896
Name
UCL Consultants Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
029159-2026-GDC-2024-008-1
Award ID
029159-2026-GDC-2024-008-1
Title
ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam
Status
active
Date Signed
13 Mar 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
9,153,984
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
029159-2026-Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam-2
Award ID
029159-2026-Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam-2
Title
Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam
Status
active
Date Signed
6 Mar 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
80,293,796
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · W1G 8DQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 029159-2026award, contract ·