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15 Jul 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, has completed a procurement process for a "Dispatch System Software" project under the reference ocds-h6vhtk-06cc22. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting enterprise resource planning software development services. The contract, valued at £170,326.08, was awarded through a direct award method due to an unsuccessful open tender procedure. The procurement process for this central government body is in the award stage, with the contract set to start on 10th August 2026 and conclude by 9th August 2027. A key milestone is scheduled for 7th August 2026, linked to the future signature date.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focusing on interoperable systems and real-time data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit as the tender indicated suitability for such entities. Businesses that have robust experience in integrating legacy systems within public sector environments will find this opportunity to be advantageous for growth and showcasing expertise in the government sector. The use of direct award methods in procurement, justified under the Procurement Act 2023, highlights a preference for experienced service providers capable of meeting specific operational requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Dispatch System Software

Notice Description

Replace existing dispatch and inventory systems with interoperable modules that provide real-time product lifecycle visibility and structured data management.

Procurement Information

Under S43 Procurement Act 2023, a contract for a dispatch software system, which will be operated using its legacy system, was awarded via direct award due to unsuccessful open tender procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066893-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,326 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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