Planning

The Delivery of Meat Official Controls in England and Wales

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 May 2019 at 09:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Feb 2019 at 13:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is planning a tender titled "The Delivery of Meat Official Controls in England and Wales", which aims to provide official controls on food across the region. The procurement is classified under the veterinary services industry category and will involve the provision of Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries to ensure compliance with food legislation in FSA approved meat establishments. Key deadlines include the upcoming tender publication at the end of June 2019, with the contract period slated to commence on 30th March 2020 and run until 2nd April 2023. Tender lots will be geographically divided into three regions: North of England, Wales and the West of England, and East of England, with final details to be confirmed in the Invitation to Tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in veterinary services, particularly those capable of delivering professional inspection and health marking services within meat establishments. Companies focusing on flexibility and innovation in their service delivery, especially in light of potential changes due to EU Exit, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Businesses may consider forming consortiums or acting as subcontractors to fulfil the diverse requirements expected by the FSA, thereby broadening their market reach and contract possibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Delivery of Meat Official Controls in England and Wales

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), is the Central Competent Authority for the delivery of official controls on food in England and Wales. The main objective of the Agency in carrying out its functions is to protect public health from risks which may arise in connection with the consumption of food (including risks caused by the way in which it is produced or supplied) and otherwise to protect the interests of consumers in relation to food. The current Contract for the provision of Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries for the verification of compliance with legislation through inspection and health marking in FSA Approved Meat Establishments in England and Wales, will expire 31st March 2020. The services currently required are: - The provision of contract Official Veterinarians and contract Official Axillaries to undertake the delivery of official controls in accordance with EC and UK law in FSA approved meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting plants and approved game handling establishments). - Delivery of services on behalf of Other Government Departments as detailed in the Manual of Official Controls. - Inspection and Examination of animals destined for export to third countries and EU non-harmonised countries and certification of export health certificates. Due to the uncertainties of EU Exit, there will be a requirement for some flexibility in a future contract, this may include delivering pilots, other commodities and innovation in delivery. The Tender lots will be geographically split across 3 Regions; 1. North of England 2. Wales and the West of England 3. East of England. Final Tender lots are to be confirmed. The maximum number of lots that will be awarded to one tenderer will be specified in the Invitation to Tender. Please be advised that the tender for this contract will be published towards the end of June 2019 rather than the beginning of June 2019, as previously stated at the supplier day, which was held on Monday 25th March. The tender period will be open until late August and contract award still planned for December/January.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1339f710-430d-49e4-9132-b45984f65ddd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 2 Apr 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
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
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
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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