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Examinations Marking and Psychometric Data Analysis Services

General Pharmaceutical Council · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 02:16.

Opportunity overview

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) wishes to inform the market of our intention to procure, in relation to the Pharmacists' Common Registration Assessment (CRA), the provision of Examinations Marking and Psychometric Data Analysis Services. The CRA is a two-part, time limited and computer-based examination, undertaken by Trainee Pharmacists across the United Kingdom. It is designed to ensure that those entering our register possess the necessary knowledge and aptitude(s) to practise safe and effective pharmacy care - a significant hurdle for candidates aiming to achieve their registration. The purpose of this notice is to raise awareness of our upcoming Request for Quotation sourcing activity, gauge accurate levels of market interest, and receive feedback on prospective plans/requirements in advance of the formal procurement process; to be announced in June 2026. We kindly ask that all interested suppliers complete and submit the attached response form to Anna Kitoki, at procurement@pharmacyregulation.org by 17:00 on 15.05.2026. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate; and failure to show interest does not restrict suppliers from participating in this and/or any other procurement process run by the GPhC.

Classification

  • CPV72316000 — Data analysis services
  • CPV73200000 — Research and development consultancy services
  • CPV80300000 — Higher education services

Lots

  • Lot 1£200k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

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
GPhC-PA011
Status
planned
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
10 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
26 Jun 2026, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
200,000
Currency
GBP

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
5 Years (2 Years + 2 Year extension + 1 Year extension)

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72316000
Description
Data analysis services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73200000
Description
Research and development consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80300000
Description
Higher education services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-16009
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
043169-2026
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 May 2026, 16:23
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
General Pharmaceutical Council
Id
GB-PPON-PXRY-5513-YMDN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXRY-5513-YMDN

Address

Street Address
Level 14, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf
Locality
London
Postal Code
E14 4QJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI42

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI42 · E14 4QJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 043152-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 043169-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·