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title: "Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding"
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buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fbdf59a-827b-4243-b51e-f0ad8fd9569f

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed the procurement process for "Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding", classified under industry category "Courier services" (CPV: 64120000). This contract, valued at £5,000,000, was conducted through an open procedure and awarded on 19th June 2025. The service is to be provided from 1st July 2025 to 1st July 2028. The service delivery location is United Kingdom, with the agency based in Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3QG. Notably, the tender stage had a closing date on 18th December 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the courier and logistics industry, especially those specialising in freight forwarding. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the specified suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale courier services and the capacity to operate throughout the United Kingdom could benefit greatly from participating in similar contracts. Given the substantial budget allocated, businesses will likely find lucrative growth potential and partnership opportunities by engaging in such public sector contracts. Kuehne + Nagel Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the requirement for robust operational capability.

## Notice

Courier Services Lot 3 Freight Forwarding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef987ec-7766-4807-906e-2b74a8ca10c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR, HERTS |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUEHNE + NAGEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef987ec-7766-4807-906e-2b74a8ca10c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef987ec-7766-4807-906e-2b74a8ca10c5
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c895e33-130d-4567-b6c8-ee31d33e3852
  KEUHNE NAGEL Doc 7_Short Form Contract_FINAL REDACTED v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcd7e80f-8929-47d3-859c-efe8990461b0
  KEUHNE NAGEL Doc 7_Short Form Contract_FINAL REDACTED v3

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