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title: "Courier Services Lot 2 and Lot 4"
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# Courier Services Lot 2 and Lot 4

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce7d9814-2e14-48e7-a0ea-150a43c009e3

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, located at MHRA South Mimms, Potters Bar, Herts, has completed the procurement process for the delivery of courier services, specifically Lot 2 for Cold Chain and Lot 4 for UK Specialist. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025 to UPS Limited, with the procurement falling under the category of services and classified with the CPV code 64120000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and the total value of the contract is £7,300,000. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, highlighting the importance of this long-term service agreement within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the courier services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities in tender processes similar to this, though in this particular case, a large organisation, UPS Limited, has secured the award. Companies with capabilities in cold chain logistics and UK specialist courier services will find themselves well-suited to compete in such sectors. Engaging in tenders like these can provide an invaluable boost in market presence and the development of strategic alliances within the public sector.

## Notice

Courier Services Lot 2 - Cold Chain Lot 4 - UK Specialist

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b8da79-9384-434e-9dc0-42edeaba1256 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £730,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,300,000 |
| 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 | UPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b8da79-9384-434e-9dc0-42edeaba1256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b8da79-9384-434e-9dc0-42edeaba1256
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3a35acf-c9af-4494-aaad-7acab1147c26
  UPS amendments Doc 7 - Short_Form_Contract_REDACTED FOR PUBLISHING v2

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