Award

Farm Inspections Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Tender

20 May 2021 at 21:45

Planning

04 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking services for Farm Inspections. The title of the tender is "Farm Inspections Services", classified under the CPV code for Animal husbandry services. This procurement is actively underway, with a total contract value of approximately £4,000,000. The works will be conducted across the UK, with a call-off provision as required and an expected contract period from September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of submissions. Key dates include the closing deadline for submissions on June 4, 2021, and the planned award period beginning on June 28, 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural and veterinary services, particularly those with experience in animal inspections and environmental stewardship visits. Companies with the capacity for national coverage in England and those able to provide supplementary work to support regulatory compliance will be particularly well-placed to compete. The open nature of the bidding process favours both small and large enterprises, making it accessible for diverse contractors looking to partner with Defra and fulfil essential public service contracts.

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Notice Title

Farm Inspections Services

Notice Description

Provision of Farm Inspection Services to supplement Authority Resources - Call off as required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist Farm Inspection services to support regulatory requirements

Renewal: Potential for the contract to be renewed, confirmation of further renewals will be formalised in due course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02988e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018163-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,044,701 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE LIMITED AND MEAT AND LIVESTOCK COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (MLCSL

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