Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination
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The General Pharmaceutical Council has completed the procurement process for the "Pharmacists' Common Registration Examination," focusing on the pharmacy services industry. The procurement involved the delivery of secure, computer-based assessments across the UK, including support and administrative services. The main procurement stage was the award, finalised on 2nd October 2025, with the contract commencing from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028.
The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure, with an overall contract value of £4,219,394.80. This contract caters to service delivery in various locations, such as the UK, Channel Islands, and other overseas territories. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-stakes online professional assessments along with administrative and support services.
It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Entities with expertise in secure online platforms, exam management, and associated support services will find this opportunity fitting, with the chance to collaborate with the General Pharmaceutical Council, located in Canary Wharf, London, for ongoing professional assessment services. The awarded supplier for this contract is BTL Group Limited, an SME specializing in these fields.
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 PS4.8m to PS4m, but all other details including the scope remain unchanged.
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The contract period is three years.
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