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Lot 7 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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28 Jan 2025 at 17:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has completed the awarding stage for the tender titled "Lot 7 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales." This contract, valued at £45.7 million, pertains to the veterinary services industry. The contract involves the management of service for contract Official Veterinarians and contract Official Auxiliaries responsible for the delivery of Official Controls at approved food business operator premises (such as slaughterhouses and cutting premises) across various regions including the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period begins on 31st March 2025 and ends on 30th March 2030. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, and the award was made to Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd on 17th December 2024.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies within the veterinary and health services sectors. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can comply with EU and UK law regarding food safety standards at meat establishments. Engaging in this contract can also enhance a company's reputation by collaborating with a prestigious public body like the Food Standards Agency. Businesses specializing in veterinary services, health services, and related managed services are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 7 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a managed service for contract Official Veterinarians (cOV) and contract Official Auxiliaries (cOA) to undertake the delivery of Official Controls in accordance with assimilated EU and UK law in Third Party Premises (Food Business Operator Premises) which are approved by FSA. These are meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting Premises and approved game handling establishments) which are owned and operated by a Food Business Operator. On occasion, attendance at premises under local authority control and Dairy Establishments may be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6c36e2-7017-48ac-8bb0-0611f481bb5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE

Further Information

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