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UKRI-5375 Veterinary Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5375 Veterinary Services" was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, focusing on the provision of veterinary services, falls under the services industry category and covers regions in the United Kingdom such as UKH12. The process has progressed to the award stage as of 20th November 2025. This contract, valued at £24,041.60 excluding VAT, was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, and it has been awarded without competition. The services are to be rendered from 6th November 2025 until 31st July 2026.

This award presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in veterinary services capable of fulfilling contracts for high-profile organisations such as UKRI. The contract was awarded to the Royal Veterinary College, indicating that institutions or companies with a robust track record in veterinary services would be well-suited for such opportunities. Enterprises familiar with government contracts and those accredited in related industry classifications are well-positioned to compete for similar provisions in the future. The absence of competition in this process highlights the necessity of establishing direct partnerships and maintaining high service standards to qualify for such direct awards.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5375 Veterinary Services

Notice Description

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to provide various veterinary services for a period of one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075627-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,041 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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