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Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for River Tees Port Health Authority

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council involves the awarding of a contract for the provision of an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for the River Tees Port Health Authority. The procurement, focused in the veterinary services industry category, is situated in Redcar, United Kingdom (UKC12 region). This process, executed under a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold nature, reached the award stage, where Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited, a supplier located in Berkeley, Gloucester (UKK13), was contracted. The contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 27th February 2027, with a gross value of £288,000. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026, and the process aligns with legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited, which successfully secured the contract. The direct procurement approach could be advantageous for specialised service providers who can fulfill necessary roles without requiring competitive bidding. This kind of opportunity can help such businesses grow by forging partnerships with sub-central governmental authorities, enhancing their portfolio in public sector contracts and services related to port health authorities.

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Notice Title

Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for River Tees Port Health Authority

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for River Tees Port Health Authority Contract Period 01/03/2026 - 27/02/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032763-2026
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
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE

Further Information

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