Tender: AKT Exam Venue, Invigilation and Logistics Services for GMC – UK & EU

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The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking a supplier for venue hire, invigilation and administrative and logistical support to deliver Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) written exams across the UK and EU. AKT exams are standard three-hour, in-person written papers run up to four times a year with exam dates planned up to a year in advance; the GMC specifies exam start times to minimise time differences between sittings. Bookings typically close two weeks before exams in the UK and six weeks before exams outside the UK. Demand varies and recent administrations have released between 5,000 and 25,000 places with candidates sitting across over 20 sites worldwide; venues may need to accommodate up to 1,000 candidates. The supplier may also be asked to provide venue and invigilation services for other GMC assessments. There are two Lots: Lot 1 – UK (examples: London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Birmingham) and Lot 2 – EU (examples: Spain, Ireland); bidders may bid for one or both Lots and should indicate which Lot(s) they are bidding for.