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MHRA & Public Health Scotland Collaboration

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process in collaboration with Public Health Scotland. The process, titled "MHRA & Public Health Scotland Collaboration," focused on piloting next-generation medication surveillance and pharmacovigilance services. Located in London, the MHRA engaged through a direct procurement method below the threshold, which did not involve competition. The contract, valued at £99,442, was signed on 18th December 2025, and covers a period from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. It falls under the services category with a specific focus on research and development consultancy services related to healthcare.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in healthcare sector innovations. While the procurement did not involve a competitive process, the collaboration between two significant health organisations suggests future potential opportunities as these initiatives develop. Consultancy firms adept in pharmacovigilance and medication surveillance can use this as a foothold to demonstrate value and position themselves for future collaborations in similar government-led healthcare initiatives. Companies with existing relationships or reputations within government health agencies would be especially well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

MHRA & Public Health Scotland Collaboration

Notice Description

MHRA - Scottish Collaboration Proposal to Pilot Next-Generation Medication Surveillance and Pharmacovigilance to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004951-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

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