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Commercialising Scientific Advice for MHRA

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21 May 2026 at 22:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), based in London (E14 4PU), has completed the procurement process for consultancy services aimed at commercialising its Scientific Advice offerings, as part of its strategic 2030 objectives. This tender, identified as "Commercialising Scientific Advice for MHRA", falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category (CPV: 79410000). The procurement followed a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Deloitte LLP, a supplier located in London (EC4A 3HQ), was awarded the contract on 19th May 2026. The contract is active from 15th June 2026 to 21st August 2026, with a gross value of £117,600.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in healthcare and regulatory services, particularly those with expertise in supporting central government projects. Companies capable of providing insights and strategies to enhance the responsiveness and quality of regulatory services could benefit from collaborations with agencies like the MHRA. Although Deloitte LLP successfully secured the contract, the demand for such niche consultancy services remains vital, presenting prospective chances for other firms to engage with similar public sector projects in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercialising Scientific Advice for MHRA

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency requires consultancy to support the MHRA in responding to increasing demand, improving service quality and predictability, and ensuring the Scientific Advice offer remains competitive, sustainable, and aligned with the MHRA 2030 Strategy. The Deliverables are as follows: * Description of MHRA's unique strengths and market context; 5-10 critical hypotheses regarding potential demand and operational requirements for the MHRA to commercialise scientific advice (e.g. clinical trial advice, licensing advice, post marketing surveillance) * Synthesis and summary of 10-20 industry, expert and MHRA interviews and secondary research to define demand, likely services and their range of price points, and operational requirements for the MHRA to deliver Commercial Scientific Advice * Summary board document (presentation slide deck) that outlines core offering that is compelling, sustainable, and maintains MHRA's independent regulatory scrutiny; high level roadmap of next steps and value to MHRA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047458-2026
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
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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