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Export Health certificates

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 May 2023 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Export Health certificates" to UKECP/ECL for certification services in the meat/livestock sector. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract value is £156,000 with a contract period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender closed on March 22, 2023.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses in the certification services industry, particularly those with expertise in export health certificates and knowledge of Government regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses must ensure they meet the detailed requirements as specified by DEFRA to participate successfully in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Export Health certificates

Notice Description

Awarded contract - UKECP/ECL. ECL is the joint Government/industry coordination body that drafts and agrees export health certificates (EHC'S) ECL is the company established to deliver the work of the UK Export Certification Partnership and there is no other alternative supplier as the work requires detailed knowledge is the meat/livestock sector and a high level of understanding of the role and functions across multiple Government departments (is FSA, DEFRA, APHA, etc) and associated levy boards and others.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac8a48f-b90a-4f26-813a-562cb832d3c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKECP/ECL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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