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Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare

CITY YORK COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2020 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The City York Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare." This procurement is classified under the CPV code for Animal calls and falls within the broader category of health and social work services. The process, currently in the active stage, is open for submissions until 8th April 2020, with an estimated contract value of £350,000. The service will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract period starting on 12th May 2020 and running until 11th May 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal health and welfare services, particularly those equipped to handle inspections, compliance checks, and advisory roles for farms and livestock markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible, given its open procedure format, which encourages competition. Businesses with experience in animal welfare regulations, veterinary services, or transport compliance are ideally suited to respond to this contract, effectively contributing to the Council's mandate for ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare

Notice Description

York is a historic city surrounded by countryside and many farms (including small holdings). York also has a thriving animal market, an abattoir and a large animal feed manufacturer. As part of the Council's statutory duties it is required to help ensure there are high standards of animal health and welfare at these premises, and that measures to protect the spread of animal disease are in place. The Council also need to ensure that feed standards are maintained all to ensure that consumers have confidence in their food from 'farm to fork'. In order to achieve the above the Council is required: * To inspect farms, markets, abattoirs and other premises, as required, at a frequency consistent with Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Animal Health and Welfare Framework, the Feed Law Code of Practice and the National Trading Standards (NTS) delivery programme. Inspections include taking samples of feed where appropriate. * To check the welfare of animals during transportation. * To use national databases to monitor the movement of animals and ensure compliance with the rules to help prevent disease outbreak. * To provide advice to farmers etc. as necessary. * To respond to and investigate all complaints of non-compliance including allegations of animal cruelty and illegal disposal of animal by products all in accordance with the the Council Enforcement Policy. * To respond quickly and effectively to reports of disease outbreaks and other emergencies and incidents, working closely with DEFRA, other local authorities, North Yorkshire Police and other agencies such as the RSPCA as required. * To participate in animal disease and other emergency planning exercises. All of these responsibilities are the object of this Animal Health contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6fa444f-0c09-4f62-8d56-13c4ae51dbce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

37413210 - Animal calls

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2020 - 11 May 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Clark
Contact Email
amy.clark@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01904 554165

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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