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Lot 1 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract titled "Lot 1 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales" in the veterinary services industry. The procurement process followed an open procedure method with significant interest, especially from SMEs and VCSEs. The contract, valued at £39,200,000, was initiated to provide a managed service for contract Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries to deliver Official Controls in meat establishments and other premises as required by EU and UK law. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2030. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 11 June 2024, with the award date being 17 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities by providing a long-term service contract to conduct veterinary controls at various food establishments, including slaughterhouses and dairy establishments under local authority control. Businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those offering managed service teams including veterinarians and auxiliaries, are well-suited to compete. The wide coverage across the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, presents a significant operational footprint for winning bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a managed service for contract Official Veterinarians (cOV) and contract Official Auxiliaries (cOA) to undertake the delivery of Official Controls in accordance with assimilated EU and UK law in Third Party Premises (Food Business Operator Premises) which are approved by FSA. These are meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting Premises and approved game handling establishments) which are owned and operated by a Food Business Operator. On occasion, attendance at premises under local authority control and Dairy Establishments may be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba8fc5f-af65-4fec-8fcc-f182d1cb2842
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVILLE & JONES (G.B.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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