Planning

The Delivery of Meat Official Controls in England and Wales

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency is planning a procurement process titled "The Delivery of Meat Official Controls in England and Wales." This tender falls within the veterinary services industry category and will be geographically split across three regions: North of England, Wales and the West of England, and East of England. The contract is intended to start on 27th March 2017 and is likely to last for two years with a potential one-year extension. The Invitation to Tender is anticipated to be issued in September 2016 and will be open for four weeks.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in veterinary services, particularly those providing Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors. Businesses well-suited to compete would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in food safety and official controls, as they can play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with UK and EC legislation in FSA-approved meat establishments. Those able to cover geographically diverse regions are particularly encouraged to apply, given the split of tender lots across multiple areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Delivery of Meat Official Controls in England and Wales

Notice Description

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), is the Central Competent Authority for the delivery of official controls on food in England and Wales. The main objective of the Agency in carrying out its functions is to protect public health from risks which may arise in connection with the consumption of food (including risks caused by the way in which it is produced or supplied) and otherwise to protect the interests of consumers in relation to food. This tender is for the provision of Official Veterinarians and Contract Meat Hygiene Inspectors for the verification of compliance with legislation through inspection and health marking in FSA Approved Meat Establishments in England and Wales. The services required are: * The provision of contract Official Veterinarians and contract Meat Hygiene Inspectors to undertake the delivery of official controls in accordance with EC and UK law in FSA approved meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting plants and approved game handling establishments). The supplier is not required to undertake Audit of Food Business Operator systems. * Delivery of services on behalf of Other Government Departments as detailed in the Manual of Official Controls. * Inspection and Examination of animals destined for export to third countries and EU non-harmonised countries and certification of export health certificates. The Tender lots will be geographically split across 3 Regions; 1. North of England 2. Wales and the West of England 3. East of England Final Tender lots are to be confirmed. It should also be noted that some cover may be required in Northern Ireland, this will also be confirmed. No one tenderer will be awarded all lots, the maximum number of lots that will be awarded to one tenderer will be specified in the Invitation to Tender. The Contract duration is likely to be 2 years with the potential to extend for a further year. The estimated timeline to issue the Invitation to Tender is September 2016 and it will be open for 4 weeks Contract Start date will be 27th March 2017. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use Bravo eTendering system in this procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae250b6-5fd5-4589-bc9d-d7c08f3e917b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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