Award

Veterinary Delivery Partnership - Livestock Testing in England and Wales

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2021 at 16:24

Tender

22 Sep 2020 at 19:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is for the "Veterinary Delivery Partnership - Livestock Testing in England and Wales," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The contract, valued at approximately £204.7 million, falls under the veterinary services category and is aimed at delivering TB testing and additional veterinary services across multiple regions in England and Wales. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing suppliers to respond freely. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2021 and will conclude on 30th August 2024. The tender was published on 22nd September 2020, with a submission deadline of 11th November 2020.

This opportunity can significantly contribute to business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in veterinary services. Businesses that specialise in TB testing, veterinary care, and emergency support services will find this tender especially relevant. By participating in this contract, suppliers can enhance their capabilities, expand their service portfolios, and establish valuable relationships across England and Wales.

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Notice Title

Veterinary Delivery Partnership - Livestock Testing in England and Wales

Notice Description

Contract award notice for The next generation Veterinary Delivery Partnership (VDP) contracts. Suppliers are appointed to six (6) geographic regions across England & Wales to deliver TB testing, additional veterinary services and emergency support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-753feaf2-e290-42fd-af6a-690cd579a871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e422f30-e3fb-4c22-a338-93e5d877042f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,700,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,700,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 30 Aug 2024 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.desborough@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

FARMCARE CENTRAL

FARMCARE DEVON & CORNWALL

FARMCARE NORTH

FARMCARE WEST

IECHYD DA (GWLEDIG

MENTER A BUSNES

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