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National Co-ordinator & Delivery Lead for a Badger Vaccination Field Force

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Feb 2026 at 15:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 May 2025 at 14:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 11:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has engaged Farmcare Solutions Ltd to lead the National Badger Vaccination Field Force initiative across the High Risk and Edge Areas of England. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically animal husbandry, with the contract active as of 9th March 2026, ending 8th March 2030. This significant contract, valued at approximately £15.2 million, started with an open competitive procedure and has the potential for a two-year extension. Situated in London, Defra aims to fulfil its goal of combating bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England through strategic vaccination services, with epidemiological inputs guiding deployment locations.

This tender represents a remarkable opportunity for organisations knowledgeable in animal husbandry and vaccination services. Particularly suitable for SMEs and those with capabilities in large-scale project management, it invites participation in strategic planning and operational execution in high-risk geographical clusters. Engaging in this contract holds potential for significant growth for tenderers, enabling collaboration with local delivery partners and stakeholders in the agricultural industry. The nature of the contract allows agile businesses to expand their operations and expertise while contributing to a critical public health strategy. As the service provisions evolve, businesses may benefit from additional funding opportunities that could further extend service delivery scope and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Co-ordinator & Delivery Lead for a Badger Vaccination Field Force

Notice Description

The Authority (Defra) requires an organisation to co-ordinate and deliver badger Vaccination Services in the High Risk and Edge Areas of England. Vaccination Services will be required within specific bTB "Clusters", to be determined by epidemiological experts from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Planning Information

As part of the Government's Bovine TB Strategy, pre-procurement activity has started on Defra's requirement for one (or more) organisation(s) to co-ordinate and deliver badger vaccination services within defined 'Project Areas' with high levels of bovine TB in the High Risk and Edge areas of England. Further information (in the form of a slide pack) is available from Melanie Swain (Defra Group Commercial) (melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk), along with a set of questions for potential suppliers. Responses to the slide pack and questions will help inform the Procurement Strategy and Bidder Pack. Defra reserves the right to follow up with suppliers on a 1:1 basis to further understand their capabilities with regard to this requirement (with publication of any new information that arises).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,158,014 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,158,014 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Farmcare Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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