Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) Part 2 examinations

Concepts

• education and training
• gdc
• delivery of the overseas registration examination
• experienced examiners project management
• ore
• statutory examination
• examinations
• overseas diplomas
• ore advisory group
• components of the clinical examinations

Location

London: LONDON

Description

The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of around 115,000 members of the dental team, including dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs). The primary role of the GDC is to protect the public. The work of the GDC is governed by the Dentists Act 1984 (as amended), which establishes our duty to maintain a register of dental professionals and establishes the criteria and routes to registration. The Act requires holders of recognised overseas diplomas to demonstrate that they have the necessary knowledge and skill to be registered by the GDC. The ORE is in effect, a safety-related test of competence that provides assurance to the GDC that an individual is competent.

Total Quantity or Scope

The GDC is required to provide a statutory examination for overseas dentists who wish to pursue registration with the GDC. In this context, overseas dentists are all qualified dentists that are not eligible for registration via any other application route. Overview contract services: Deliver the 4 components of the clinical examinations, see: https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/overseas-registration-exam/ore-part-2, for more information. Suitable venues to hold examinations within the UK, suitable to accommodate up to c. 800 candidates per year Provision of services, material, equipment, and personnel Suitably qualified and experienced examiners Project Management and administration Candidate Management Working with the GDC to ensure the examinations a delivered effectively and in accordance with the examination blueprint and Preparing for Practice and the ORE Advisory Group to ensure the relevant standard is maintained and the continuous improvement of the examination. Additional information: This procurement is for a service covered by Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulation 2015 (the “Light Touch Regime”). The contract is expected to be for initial 3 years with an optional for the contract to be extended by a further 2 years. The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Other Information

The GDC is looking for a suitably qualified supplier to facilitate the delivery of the ORE Part 2 examination for candidates to demonstrate practical clinical skills. To deliver the ORE examinations, the supplier must be a dental authority, or a group of dental authorities as defined by the Dental Act 1984. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=595071869 GO Reference: GO-2021814-PRO-18736271