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Lot 6 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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28 Jan 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the delivery of official controls in approved establishments across England and Wales. This contract, worth £30,400,000, is specifically for managing services related to Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries as they conduct official controls at various food business operator premises, including slaughterhouses, cutting premises, and approved game handling establishments. The contract period extends from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2030. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold with the tender end date being 11 June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in veterinary and health services, particularly those experienced in meat processing and food safety operations. Enterprises that can provide high-quality managed services in compliance with both EU and UK laws will find this an excellent avenue for business growth. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a robust platform for these entities to expand their service offerings and engage in long-term public contracts.

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Notice Title

Lot 6 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7bf56b3-7d2c-411c-8ad9-a500866875fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967056f7-0608-4d70-8391-657e952ec38c
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
£30,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,400,000 £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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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.

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