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Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination

General Pharmaceutical Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: General Pharmaceutical Council

Buyer Address: Level 14, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London, UKI, E14 4QJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement Lead

Contact Email: procurement@pharmacyregulation.org

Contact Telephone: +44 2037138000

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
4219394.8 GBP
Published
02 Oct 2025, 18:06
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80400000 - Adult and other education services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BTL Group Limited
Official Source
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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.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Contracts

Contract Title: Pharmacist Common Registration Examination

Awards

Award Title: Pharmacist Common Registration Examination

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