Tender

Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is seeking to appoint a provider for Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services through an open tender process. This contract involves providing six experienced veterinarians for border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover. The procurement falls under the category of veterinary services and is a substantial opportunity with a gross contract value of £2,127,600. The process, currently in the tender stage, requires expressions of interest and submission via the Kent Business Portal, with a deadline for submissions set for midday on 12th January 2026. The intended contract start date is 1st April 2026, with an initial duration of 12 months and potential extensions subject to performance.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in biosecurity and border controls. The open procurement method allows participation from a wide range of businesses that can meet the award criteria, focusing on both quality and cost. Given the specificity of services required, businesses with expertise in animal health care and regulatory compliance would be well-suited for this tender. The suitability criteria indicate potential for SMEs to participate, encouraging diverse competition and fostering sector innovation. The expansion possibility to additional ports could further increase business opportunities for successful providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes wishes to select and appoint a suitable provider for the provision of 6 (six) experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV) to undertake border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover with the potential to increase this provision should the service expand to other Ports which fall under our jurisdiction The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months and may be extended for a further two periods of 12 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Contract by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 12th January 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Veterinary-services./7HQHW9QSU6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7HQHW9QSU6

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 months (1/4/2027 - 31/3/2028) 1 x 12 months (1/4/2028 - 31/3/2029)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079700-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,127,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,127,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Dean Coulls
Contact Email
dean.coulls@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01304872419

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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