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Consultant Recruitment

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "Consultant Recruitment," focusing on business analysis consultancy services within various regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement, initiated as a tender, was conducted under direct procurement methodology, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Michael Page International Recruitment Limited on 9th March 2026, with the service provision scheduled from 9th March to 8th September 2026. The procurement is part of a public authority sub-central government initiative aimed at enhancing internal efficiency through technical business analyst and data analyst roles, classified under CPV code 72221000.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy services. As it involves direct procurement below the threshold, it is particularly accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their reach in the public sector. The involvement of Michael Page International Recruitment Limited, an SME supplier, highlights the prospects for companies within the Human Resources and consulting industries to engage in future projects within the public authority domain, potentially paving the way for further recruitment endeavours aimed at boosting organisational efficiency in technical analysis roles.

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Notice Title

Consultant Recruitment

Notice Description

Technical Business Analyst and Data Analyst roles required for ongoing internal efficiency program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066950
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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