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Veterinary Legal Services Insurance 2025

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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13 Dec 2024 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has completed the procurement process for the "Veterinary Legal Services Insurance 2025" contract, valued at £95,879.12. This contract falls under the legal expenses insurance services category and involves providing legal support and representation costs for APHA veterinarians in criminal and disciplinary proceedings. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set to begin on 1 January 2025 and will run until 31 December 2025. The APHA, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, UK, managed this procurement and awarded the contract to The Veterinary Defence Society Ltd on 11 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in legal insurance services, especially those that can provide tailored support for veterinary professionals. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its procurement method. Businesses with expertise in managing legal expenses insurance and representing clients in disciplinary and criminal matters will find this contract ideal. The awarded supplier, The Veterinary Defence Society Ltd, based in Knutsford, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this procurement.

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Notice Title

Veterinary Legal Services Insurance 2025

Notice Description

Veterinary Legal Services Insurance 2025 for the provision of legal support & representation costs in criminal & disciplinary proceedings for APHA Vets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1db9f7c8-c59e-4841-a4ef-925dfe493810
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13dc50d1-a345-4a8e-a866-d6d0fb43d5cd
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,879 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,879 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Defra Commercial Enquiries
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

THE VETERINARY DEFENCE SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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