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MHRA Strategy Consultancy Services

MHRA

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for "MHRA Strategy Consultancy Services." The tender focused on consultancy services within the life sciences sector, requiring research, interviews, intelligence gathering, and data analysis to inform the agency's strategic planning. This project sought to understand sector capabilities and areas of growth. The procurement process, identified by tender ID C395915, moved through a direct award method without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement type. The contract, valued at £80,100, was awarded to Newmarket Strategy Limited, with the contract period running from 11 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. The award was finalised and signed on 22 October 2025.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, specifically those equipped to provide comprehensive insights into the life sciences industry. Large consultancy firms with a strong background in business and management consultancy (CPV code: 79410000) would be well-suited for such opportunities. Companies specialising in data-driven analysis, strategic recommendations, and an understanding of government agency needs could strengthen their portfolios by engaging in similar procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

MHRA Strategy Consultancy Services

Notice Description

consultancy to carry out research, interviews and intelligence gathering, data analyses and make recommendations for the upcoming MHRA strategy. This work is needed to best understand the landscape of the life sciences sector and understanding capabilities, perspectives and areas of predicted growth and interest across countries, focus areas and specific strengths.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005025-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 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

NEWMARKET STRATEGY

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