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Contract for the provision of External Audit of BCGcattle Phase 3

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of an external audit for Phase 3 of the BCGcattle project. This contract, classified under research consultancy services, targets the control of bovine TB through field trials of a vaccine and DIVA test. The awarded contract to Clinical Research & Communication follows a direct procurement method and was completed below the threshold via a single tender action. Significant dates include the start of the contract period on 28th October 2025, with completion projected for 31st March 2027. The procurement took place at Seacole Building, London, England, reflecting DEFRA's commitment to advancing veterinary diagnostics and ensuring compliance with GCPvet standards.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities in the field of research consultancy, particularly for large-scale organisations with expertise in veterinary audits and safety compliance. Clinical Research & Communication's involvement highlights the demand for firms capable of providing specialised consultancy and compliance checks vital in field trials. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a prime opportunity for companies with similar capacities to engage in future procurement processes with DEFRA, potentially enhancing their portfolio within public sector projects aimed at disease control.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of External Audit of BCGcattle Phase 3

Notice Description

The requirement is for the current external auditor to be based on the extended field work to complete Phase 3 of the field trials. Defra have invested in the development of a vaccine and companion DIVA test for bovine TB and it is expected that these will be a key tool in the control of this disease. For granting of a Marketing Authorisation (MA) by VMD a field trial of both diagnostics demonstrating safety and specificity must be run in the field. The external auditor will ensure that the field trial complies with GCPvet by performing audits as well as providing consultancy as and when required. Any significant deviation from GCPvet would risk granting of the MAs, and the field trial having to be repeated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b362e58a-9a59-436a-a458-95a271f9df95
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c8a39-1fc8-4b82-9f64-eeacf4e1fd08
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,519 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,519 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
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

Clinical Research & Communication

Further Information

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