Delivery of the Overseas Registration Examination

Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) is inviting tenders to deliver our Overseas Registration Examination (ORE). The services being procured have been divided into 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. Bidders may bid for one or both lots. Interested parties can download the invitation to tender documents from Delta e-Sourcing Portal. Access Code : 99N2282S39 . This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015: Light Touch Regime- Regulations 74-77. Lot Lot 1: ORE Part 1: Knowledge Based Exam Bidders will be required to propose a solution for the delivery of the ORE Part 1 exam. The solution may be onsite or remote, delivered within the UK or at suitable locations outside the United Kingdom or a mixture. Bidders will need to demonstrate appropriateness of their solution and demonstrate appropriate measures, including but not limited to systems, processes, and security. We are looking for a supplier (whether a single entity, consortium, group) to provide an end-to-end service which will include but is not limited to: -Planning and preparation for the delivery of exams -Development and management of the exam blueprint -Development of appropriate policies and procedures -Management and maintenance of the Question Bank. -Provision of resources: administrative, project management and technical resources to deliver the end-to-end services. -Provision of premises to hold exams (where required) -Provision of all material and equipment required to deliver the services. -Quality management and assurance of the exam process -Delivery of two papers that test candidates’ application of knowledge to clinical practice. The written paper must cover (1)clinically applied dental science and clinically applied human disease; and (2) aspects of clinical dentistry, law and ethics, and health and safety. -Delivery of services in accordance with the rules and guidelines. -Working with the GDC to ensure the ORE Part1 is delivered effectively and in accordance with learning outcomes for dentists and the ORE Advisory Group (OREAG) to ensure the relevant standard is maintained and the continuous improvement of the exam. -Candidate management. Additional information: 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 skills to be registered by the GDC in the UK. Lot Lot 2: Part 2: Practical Clinical Skills Exam Bidders will be required to propose a solution for the delivery of the ORE Part 2 exam. The solution must be delivered at suitable locations within the United Kingdom. Bidders will need to demonstrate appropriateness of their solution and demonstrate appropriate measures, including but not limited to systems, processes, and security. We are looking for a supplier (whether a single entity, consortium, group) to provide an end-to-end service which will include but is not limited to: -Planning and preparation for the for delivery of exams -Development and management of the exam blueprint -Development of appropriate policies and procedures -Management and maintains of the Question Bank. -Provision of resources: administrative, project management and technical resources to deliver the end-to-end services. -Provision of premises to hold exams -Provision of all material and equipment required to deliver the services. -Quality management and assurance of the exam process -Delivery of practical clinical exams demonstrating the relevant learning outcomes and covering; an operative test on a dental manikin (DM), an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), a diagnostic and treatment planning exercise (DTP) and a practical examination in medical emergencies (ME). -Delivery of services in accordance with the rules and guidelines. -Working with the GDC to ensure the ORE Part 2 is delivered effectively and in accordance with learning outcomes for dentists and the ORE Advisory Group (OREAG) to ensure the relevant standard is maintained and the continuous improvement of the exam. -Candidate management