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29 Aug 2024 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has initiated the "FSA Delivered Official Controls in England and Wales" procurement process, under the title "variation 26", focused on veterinary services. This contract involves the provision of Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries to perform official controls at FSA-approved meat establishments across the UK. The procurement pertains to the services category and follows the procedures mandated by EU directive 2014/24/EU. The contract period began on 30th March 2020 and will end on 31st March 2025. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Eville and Jones (GB) Ltd, with an award value of £168,206,478.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in providing regulatory compliance and inspection services within the meat industry. The critical nature of the services required, such as the delivery of official controls in slaughterhouses and cutting plants, means that companies with robust processes and expertise will be well-situated to compete. Engaging in this contract can lead to long-term business growth through sustained government work and potential expansions into related service areas overseen by the FSA.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FSA Delivered Official Controls in England and Wales variation 26

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

FSA Delivered Official Controls in England and Wales variation 26 lot 1-6. The provision of contract Official Veterinarians (cOV) and contract Official Auxiliaries (cOA) to undertake the delivery of FSA delivered official controls in accordance with EC and UK law in FSA approved meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting plants and approved game handling establishments) and other associated duties.
Original FTS awarded notice number 2019/S 120-294392, Notice Reference
2019-041395.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04964f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027565-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,206,478 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Postcode Area
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

Eville and Jones (GB) Ltd

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