Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-069607
- Published by:
- General Pharmaceutical Council
- Authority ID:
- AA22702
- Publication date:
- 12 May 2026
- Deadline date:
- 11 July 2026
- Notice type:
- UK3
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
GPhC-PA011
Procurement description
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.
Total value (estimated)
200000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2031
Contracting authority
General Pharmaceutical Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Level 14, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf
Town/City: London
Postcode: E14 4QJ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRY-5513-YMDN
NUTS code: UKI42
Email: procurement@pharmacyregulation.org
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Lot value (estimated)
200000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 January 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 December 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
5 Years (2 Years + 2 Year extension + 1 Year extension)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 June 2026
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
26 June 2026, 17:00PM
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 72316000 |
Data analysis services |
Data-processing services |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
| 73200000 |
Research and development consultancy services |
Research and development services and related consultancy services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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