Award

26364 Veterinary and Paraprofessional Training, Assurance and Authorisation Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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31 Dec 2020 at 16:21

AwardUpdate

31 Dec 2020 at 16:20

AwardUpdate

31 Dec 2020 at 15:25

Award

31 Dec 2020 at 15:21

Tender

22 Feb 2020 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the awarding of a concession contract for "26364 Veterinary and Paraprofessional Training, Assurance and Authorisation Services" by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. The contract, worth £4,687,446, was published on 22nd February 2020, with the tender period concluding on 3rd April 2020. The successful bidder, Improve International Limited, was appointed to deliver a secure online training and assessment system for veterinarians and paraprofessionals, which will be in effect from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2025. This procurement was executed via an open procedure, indicating opportunities for any interested suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised training services within the veterinary sector. Businesses that focus on online education, distance learning technologies, or have experience in veterinary and public health training are well-positioned to compete. Participation in such contracts can enhance their visibility and credibility, particularly in a niche market serving government-related veterinary functions.

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Notice Title

26364 Veterinary and Paraprofessional Training, Assurance and Authorisation Services

Notice Description

Official Veterinarians (OV) is the term used to describe private practice veterinarians who perform work on behalf of the UK Government. In England, Scotland and Wales OVs are authorised by APHA to perform statutory veterinary work. The training and qualification requirements and appointment process for a private vet carrying out tasks on behalf of the government are set out in legislation. The objective of the procurement was to award a new concession contract and appoint a single supplier to supply a complete system of training, revalidation and centralised records for veterinarians, technicians and paraprofessionals delivering Government-related veterinary, veterinary-related or other public health functions. The new concession contract will also implement the recommendations from the 2018 OCQ (V) Review and other improvements identified in response to internal feedback/lessons learned. The appointed supplier will be required to deliver a secure, on-line, distance learning system of training and assessment, including initial qualification and subsequent revalidation, for a suite of OCQ (V) and OCQ (AHP) courses. The supplier will provide a comprehensive assurance and accreditation process for all training, assessment and revalidation. The supplier will be responsible for delivering practical assessments where required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17257c2b-f41b-4132-8622-7397995b0d8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b47c76e-d169-4f77-aaf2-42236c486631
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,687,446 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,687,446 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 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
SW1 3JR
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL

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