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Provision of Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) Support

DEPT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 May 2023 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the provision of Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) Support. The contract falls under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The procurement stage has been completed, with the award of the contract dated 7th April 2023. The contract period is from 10th April 2023 to 9th April 2025, with a total value of £82,080. The location for service delivery includes various regions in the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender for ACTSO Support by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Business and management consultancy sector. Businesses offering services related to supporting local authorities in animal health and welfare enforcement, especially during disease outbreaks, would find this tender suitable for growth. The contract duration until 2025 provides a stable income opportunity for businesses looking to expand their consultancy services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) Support

Notice Description

Contract for the services of the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO) to assist APHA in influencing local authorities to deliver an effective animal health and welfare enforcement service in the face of financial pressures so that they remain able to respond to animal disease outbreaks. ACTSO are integral in a disease outbreak in communicating requirements to over 150 different Local Authorities. The contract is flexible so in the event of a protracted disease outbreak, the resources within it can be directed solely to be used on disease outbreak engagement with Local Authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a7c1957-cd0d-4647-9cf3-a98a6f7e9db8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2025 2-3 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
DEPT 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
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

ACTSO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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