Award

Portal Official Veterinary Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 13:32

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 20:52

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to procure Portal Official Veterinary Services, classified under the "Veterinary services" category, to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians. The procurement is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ4). The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions allowed until 31 October 2024. The initial contract term is 12 months with a possible extension period of up to 12 months, and the total contract value is estimated at £1,360,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the veterinary services sector, particularly those with experience in providing official controls on products of animal origin. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality veterinary services and the ability to meet stringent regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract would enable the successful bidder to establish or strengthen their presence in the government sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in public health and safety domains. The contract will be awarded based on criteria focused on quality (60%) and price (40%), thus encouraging businesses to showcase their expertise and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

Portal Official Veterinary Services

Notice Description

PHVET/24/2 Ashford Borough Council is procuring services to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians, to conduct official controls on products of animal origin.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PHVET/24/2 Ashford Borough Council is procuring services to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians, to conduct official controls on products of animal origin.

Options: The initial contract term is 12 months with a possible extension period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002180-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£673,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1233330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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