Understanding the impact of Biological Reference materials for MHRA

MHRA

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09 Jun 2026 at 21:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Understanding the impact of Biological Reference materials for MHRA". This contract, aimed at assessing the economic impact of biological reference materials, falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on economic impact assessment. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition, culminating in an award to OHE Consulting Ltd. The contract commenced on 15th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 21st August 2026, with MHRA's address in London. The process was governed by legal provisions under UKPGA 2023/54, and the analysis will integrate into MHRA's business case documentation, aligning with HM Treasury's Green Book methodology.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic impact assessments and related services to demonstrate their expertise and potentially influence the healthcare sector. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition, it highlights the demand for economic impact evaluations within central government agencies like MHRA. Large-scale consultancies or firms with proficiency in conducting comprehensive economic assessments, especially those familiar with government methodology and regulatory frameworks, would find themselves well-positioned for similar future opportunities and could leverage such projects to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Understanding the impact of Biological Reference materials for MHRA

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) requires support in conducting an economic impact evaluation of its activities related to biological reference materials. A comprehensive value and economic impact assessment will inform and strengthen the business case for investing in a new facility. The Supplier will conduct an economic impact assessment from a societal perspective, capturing the broader value generated for the economy and society at large; It will cover the monetised economic impact assessment and describe benefits that cannot be monetised qualitatively. The analysis will follow HM Treasury Green Book methodology to assess the return on investment and will support the development of a robust business case. The final Deliverable shall be in the form of a fully referenced write up of the economic analysis and will be designed for integration into MHRA documentation and business case.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b142
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054497-2026
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

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

OHE CONSULTING

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