Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

General Dental Council

Published: Mar 30, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to UCL Consultants Ltd — £89,496,501

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About This Opportunity

Award by General Dental Council (United Kingdom, education & training): Delivery of the Overseas. Awarded to UCL Consultants Ltd (GBP 89.5M, Mar 2026).

This is a supplies contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 89.5 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Competitive dialog

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 30, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: BIP1021948071. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About General Dental Council

General Dental Council has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

UCL Consultants Ltd was awarded the contract for £89,496,501. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BIP1021948071 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to UCL Consultants Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by General Dental Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.