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12 Sep 2019 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an Executive Agency of the UK Government responsible for animal health and welfare policies. The tender titled "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH SPECIALIST RESOURCING FRAMEWORK" falls under the veterinary services category and encompasses geographical regions across England, Wales, and Scotland. Currently at the Award stage, this open procurement method has an active contract valued at £3,500,000, with the contract period beginning on 1st July 2019 and ending on 30th June 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the veterinary and animal health sectors, particularly for those that can provide temporary staffing solutions for various operational needs and emergencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for multiple provider appointments across different lots and regions, thereby fostering competitive growth in these industries.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH SPECIALIST RESOURCING FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an Executive Agency of the Authority and delivers the Animal Health and Welfare policies of the Authority, Scottish Government and Welsh Government across Great Britain (GB). One of its principal functions is the safeguarding of animal health and welfare and public health, which in turn supports economic growth and trade. APHA has a critical role in the control and eradication of endemic and exotic notifiable and reportable diseases. APHA wishes to appoint Providers to the Framework Agreement for specialist temporary staff for business as usual purposes, as well as responding to animal disease outbreaks and incidents for different Geographical Regions across England, Wales and Scotland. Multiple Providers may be appointed to each Lot and Geographical Region. Providers will be ranked within each Lot/Geographical Region. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ac6ec67-0b5d-493d-bfde-15cb628215bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c0c6e3-4852-46fe-b3bf-4717032a6f45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 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
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

UK Farmcare Ltd

Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd

Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd

Origin Group Finance Ltd

SCI-TEMPS LIMITED

SAC Commercial Ltd

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