Tender

NWL Portal OVS (Official Veterinary Surgeon)

NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking the services of an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) to assess imports of animal origin at the East Midlands Airport Border Control Post. This tender, titled "NWL Portal OVS (Official Veterinary Surgeon)," lies within the veterinary services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2025 and the contract set to commence on 9th April 2025. The initial contract duration is 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, forming a total potential duration of 36 months. This opportunity is valued at £600,000 and is primarily focused in England.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in handling animal and public health checks at border control posts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open competition. Ideal candidates are those who can deliver the required veterinary checks efficiently and ensure health and safety compliance for imported animal-origin products. This contract offers a significant engagement for businesses within the veterinary sector to expand their service portfolio and establish a long-term professional relationship with a district council.

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Notice Title

NWL Portal OVS (Official Veterinary Surgeon)

Notice Description

North West Leicestershire requires the services of a Portal Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) to assess imports of animal origin at East Midlands Airport Border Control Post. This contract will be to undertake veterinary checks on products of animal origin, which may include fishery products on occasions, at a Border Control Post (BCP) to protect animal and public health. This is an initial 2-year (24-month) contract with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The total maximum duration will therefore be 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688b80fe-49b8-4597-ab3e-a1fb35eeb7c6
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, 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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 4JP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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