Tender

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH SPECIALIST RESOURCING FRAMEWORK

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

25 Apr 2019 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH SPECIALIST RESOURCING FRAMEWORK" has been initiated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an Executive Agency under the authority of the UK Government, focusing on safeguarding animal health and welfare across Great Britain. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in veterinary services, and is in the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 23rd May 2019, and contracts are expected to commence from 1st July 2019, extending through to 30th June 2023. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing multiple providers to participate across various geographical regions in the UK, including England, Wales, and Scotland.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the veterinary services field. The framework will enable successful bidders to provide specialist temporary staff for routine operations and emergency responses to animal disease outbreaks. Businesses with expertise in animal health, welfare policies, or those providing temporary staffing solutions in this sector will particularly benefit from this tender, contributing to the public health infrastructure while also fostering growth in their operations.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9eec3e-afaf-4ff7-abf9-2a981fe9754d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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