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MHRA012 - Business and Commercial Opportunities Options Appraisal

DSIT

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded with an award notice dated 3rd December 2025 for the project titled "MHRA012 - Business and Commercial Opportunities Options Appraisal." Focusing on the research and development services sector, this initiative aims to strengthen the MHRA's external income potential by enhancing its business capabilities. The award signifies the completion of the tender process under a selective procurement method, utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 8th April 2026, with services extended across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This award creates significant opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy services industry, particularly small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). It represents an opening for entities looking to leverage MHRA's scientific and regulatory expertise in developing their commercial activities. With Venturebright Limited, a London-based SME and VCSE, appointed as the supplier, businesses specialising in regulatory consultancy or those with innovative commercial propositions could find lucrative prospects in similar procurement exercises. The selective method offers tailored involvement for capable suppliers, presenting an avenue for growth through strategic collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHRA012 - Business and Commercial Opportunities Options Appraisal

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Government Office and Technology Transfer DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The MHRA are seeking to maximise potential and impact of the agency's regulatory scientific and technical expertise through the establishment and improvement of business and commercial activities to attract external income to the agency and the selection of a delivery team with responsibility over these

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e25dd4d0-7e78-48c0-93a7-cccda207855f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91439b3e-ad56-49b5-bfd6-578757657c78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTUREBRIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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