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Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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26 Jun 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the procurement process for "Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding", classified under industry category "Courier services" (CPV: 64120000). This contract, valued at £5,000,000, was conducted through an open procedure and awarded on 19th June 2025. The service is to be provided from 1st July 2025 to 1st July 2028. The service delivery location is United Kingdom, with the agency based in Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3QG. Notably, the tender stage had a closing date on 18th December 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the courier and logistics industry, especially those specialising in freight forwarding. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the specified suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale courier services and the capacity to operate throughout the United Kingdom could benefit greatly from participating in similar contracts. Given the substantial budget allocated, businesses will likely find lucrative growth potential and partnership opportunities by engaging in such public sector contracts. Kuehne + Nagel Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the requirement for robust operational capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding

Notice Description

Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fbdf59a-827b-4243-b51e-f0ad8fd9569f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef987ec-7766-4807-906e-2b74a8ca10c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTS
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUEHNE + NAGEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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