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title: "MHRA012 - Business and Commercial Opportunities Options Appraisal"
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# MHRA012 - Business and Commercial Opportunities Options Appraisal

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e25dd4d0-7e78-48c0-93a7-cccda207855f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded with an award notice dated 3rd December 2025 for the project titled "MHRA012 - Business and Commercial Opportunities Options Appraisal." Focusing on the research and development services sector, this initiative aims to strengthen the MHRA's external income potential by enhancing its business capabilities. The award signifies the completion of the tender process under a selective procurement method, utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 8th April 2026, with services extended across various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This award creates significant opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy services industry, particularly small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). It represents an opening for entities looking to leverage MHRA's scientific and regulatory expertise in developing their commercial activities. With Venturebright Limited, a London-based SME and VCSE, appointed as the supplier, businesses specialising in regulatory consultancy or those with innovative commercial propositions could find lucrative prospects in similar procurement exercises. The selective method offers tailored involvement for capable suppliers, presenting an avenue for growth through strategic collaborations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Government Office and Technology Transfer DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The MHRA are seeking to maximise potential and impact of the agency's regulatory scientific and technical expertise through the establishment and improvement of business and commercial activities to attract external income to the agency and the selection of a delivery team with responsibility over these

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91439b3e-ad56-49b5-bfd6-578757657c78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENTUREBRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91439b3e-ad56-49b5-bfd6-578757657c78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91439b3e-ad56-49b5-bfd6-578757657c78
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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