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Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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20 May 2025 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)". This tender falls under the category of services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. The procurement, valued initially at £155,600 and totaling £220,000, utilised an open procedure method above the threshold. The contract was awarded to RAB Consultants Ltd. and is set to run from 12th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. It includes delivery to multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The award stage was concluded on 29th April 2025, with official publication on 20th May 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs specialising in professional and specialist services are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance credibility and provide access to a wide geographical reach across various territories, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector should consider pursuing upcoming similar opportunities facilitated by agencies like the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)

Notice Description

Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-846f3350-60d8-4bd4-a9f0-0d27cb5316fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c65d567-0a6d-443d-ab58-180eab933559
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAB CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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