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12 Jun 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Support to Clinical trial unit statutory activities." The contract falls under the services category and was awarded to Weatherden, a large supplier based in Kidlington, United Kingdom. This procurement process was carried out using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, aligning with legal regulations. The contract covers the provision of medical analysis services and was officially signed on 21st May 2026, with an active period from 21st May 2026 to 31st August 2026, offering potential extensions up to 20th May 2027. The procurement was executed at MHRA's headquarters in London, and the total contract value is £19,584 GBP gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large service providers specialising in medical analysis and support services for clinical trials. By securing such contracts, businesses can bolster their credentials in providing specialized healthcare services, particularly those related to supporting clinical trials. This may also open doors to further collaborations with central government agencies such as MHRA in the future, fostering continued business growth in the healthcare sector. As the demand for specialised services continues to rise, companies with expertise in medical regulatory environments and clinical support services stand to benefit significantly from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Support to Clinical trial unit statutory activities

Notice Description

Surge support to Clinical trial unit statutory activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b43c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055794-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 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

WEATHERDEN

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