Award

Official Veterinary (OV) Services

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 16:13

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council focuses on the provision of "Official Veterinary (OV) Services" necessary for monitoring goods entering the UK at the Port of Poole and potentially Bournemouth Airport. This initiative falls under the industry category of Veterinary Services and serves the UK region of UKK24. The procurement was managed through an open competition and has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 1st July 2025, and it is set to run until 30th June 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The contract has been awarded to HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE LIMITED, a company located in Berkeley, UK. The total contract is valued at £150,000, excluding potential extension options.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in veterinary services and compliance with regulatory standards related to goods entering from the EU. Companies involved in veterinary compliance, quality control, and official control of animal products will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The procurement method supports open competition, which encourages a diverse range of businesses to participate, ideal for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their roles in public service contracts. With the focus on electronic submission, businesses adept in digital tender submissions will be best positioned to compete in such open procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Official Veterinary (OV) Services

Notice Description

Provision of OV Services in relation to the mandatory checking of goods entering the UK from the EU with the point of entry as the Port of Poole and potentially Bournemouth Airport.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Contract Duration: 36 months. Option(s) to Extend: Yes Quantity of Available Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) is taken, then the full contract duration shall be 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052177-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE

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