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Get the weekly alertProvision of a Test of Professional Competence for Optometrists for CORU
Sector
Deadline
18 September 2026
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Estimated Value
€140k
Value Range
100k-500k
Procedure
Open Procedure
Procurement Type
Not specified
Published
2026-08-17
Resource ID
567647-2026
CPV Classification
Common Procurement Vocabulary: the EU codes that classify what this contract is for.
- 85160000Health and social work services
- 85100000Health and social work services
Summary
CORU seeks a service provider to design, develop, and deliver a Test of Professional Competence (ToPC) for optometrists seeking registration with the Health and Social Care Professionals Council. This assessment will evaluate whether candidates meet the required standards of knowledge, skills, and competence in optometry practice.
The contract covers examination creation, administration, marking, and reporting over a multi-year period to support CORU's regulatory function.
Keywords
Provision of a Test of Professional Competence for Optometrists for CORU
| Buyer & Benchmark | Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) · CPV 85 median award €260,000 (IQR €119,720 to €2,000,000, n=73) · Median 2 bids |
| Notice Profile | Sector: Professional Services · Deadline: 2026-09-18 |
| Pre-Qualification & CRO | Suppliers must demonstrate extensive experience in developing and delivering professional competence assessments for healthcare regulators; proven expertise in optometry or allied ... |
| Buyer Spend & History | All Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) contract awards -> · Browse >EUR 20k supplier payment register -> |
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