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Provision of Veterinary Wholesaler Services to PDSA

PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Jun 2026 at 12:31

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), the UK's leading veterinary charity, has recently completed a procurement process to secure a contract for the supply of veterinary pharmaceutical and consumable wholesaler services. This process aimed to reinforce its supply network for its national network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. PDSA used an open procurement method, appropriate for contracts above threshold values, offering both a single integrated contract and separate lots (Pharmaceutical and Consumables Wholesaler Services). Notably, the total contract value was GBP 20 million, indicating a substantial investment in ensuring continuous, compliant, and value-driven procurement practices. This tender, published on 19th January 2026, progressed from an invitation for expressions of interest to awarding the contract on 18th June 2026, with the award publication on 24th June 2026. The contractual period is set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, and the successful supplier is Covetrus UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for seasoned suppliers in the veterinary and pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Businesses with experience and regulatory authorisation in supplying to regulated UK supply environments, particularly those with a valid Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Wholesale Dealer Authorisation, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The scale and scope of the contract, combined with its ethical and compliant trading expectations, necessitate suppliers who can ensure reliable, time-critical delivery across a multi-site estate. The opportunity suits larger enterprises capable of structuring transparent, sustainable commercial models aligned with PDSA's values, contributing significantly to public service and ethical compliance. Consequently, this tender underlines the synergy between robust commercial practices and impactful charitable work within the veterinary services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Veterinary Wholesaler Services to PDSA

Notice Description

Invitation for Expressions of Interest People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) intends to procure a new contractual arrangement for the supply of veterinary pharmaceuticals, consumables, and associated products to its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, delivering millions of treatments each year to pets whose owners are in need. Ensuring the continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, and value for money of its supply chain is critical to the effective delivery of these charitable services. To support a competitive, resilient, and operationally robust outcome, PDSA is considering a flexible contracting approach. Subject to evaluation, the charity may award: A single integrated contract covering all product categories; or separate contracts, structured as: Lot 1 - Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Services Lot 2 - Consumables Wholesaler Services Suppliers may register their interest in respect of one Lot, both Lots, or an integrated supply solution giving clear reasoning for this approach. PDSA will evaluate all options and reserve the right to award contracts in the configuration that best meets its operational, clinical, regulatory, and financial requirements. This EOI is intended only for organisations with demonstrable capability and experience in supplying veterinary pharmaceuticals and/or consumables within regulated UK supply environments. PDSA is seeking interest from suppliers who can evidence: Holding the appropriate regulatory authorisations for the activities they propose to undertake, including (where applicable) a valid Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA) covering the relevant scope of activity; Experience of operating within regulated and audited supply chains, with established governance, quality assurance, and compliance arrangements; The operational capacity to support reliable, time-critical delivery to a national, multi-site estate, including locations with more complex logistical requirements; Transparent and sustainable commercial models, appropriate to a national charity operating under public and ethical scrutiny; A demonstrable commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices, aligned with PDSA's values and statutory obligations. This EOI is not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing, sector experience, or operational scale to deliver the services described. A full Invitation to Tender (ITT), including detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage. Additional information: Next Steps A full Invitation to Tender (ITT), including detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Suppliers wishing to be considered are invited to register their interest by contacting tenders@pdsa.org.uk, quoting "Veterinary Wholesaler Services - Expression of Interest" in the subject line. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cfcd1b-1a69-4200-a61d-67eb1db35d58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 9PQ
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Priorslee
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COVETRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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