Award

Check Clean Dry Border (Dover) Biosecurity Campaign

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Check Clean Dry Border (Dover) Biosecurity Campaign," initiated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), has reached the award stage. The tender, classified under services within the advertising and marketing industry, involves a direct procurement method—below the threshold and without competition. This campaign targets biosecurity advertising at Dover Port and is part of a broader effort coordinated in London, United Kingdom. The award date is 23rd March 2026, with the contract active from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030, offering a potential renewal extension of six months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those with a focus on biosecurity and public health communications. Large-scale entities like Dover Harbour Board, already engaged as suppliers, are optimal candidates given their capacity to handle extensive advertising campaigns efficiently. Moreover, this contract illustrates how businesses can leverage participation in government projects to expand their portfolio and strengthen ties with public authorities like APHA, fostering further prospects for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Check Clean Dry Border (Dover) Biosecurity Campaign

Notice Description

Check Clean Dry Border (Dover) Biosecurity advertising Campaign

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026366-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,617 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
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
Post Town
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

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

Further Information

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