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23 Jun 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the University of Exeter, a public authority in the United Kingdom, acting as the buyer for a Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) consultancy service. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and covers several regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the related contract active from 5th May 2026 to 4th May 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, below the threshold without competition, ensuring a streamlined and focused process.

The contract presents significant opportunities for growth within the veterinary consultancy sector, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Red Kite Veterinary Consultants Limited, who have been awarded the contract. This tender benefits businesses that are equipped to deliver veterinary services across multiple regions in the UK. Companies looking to expand within public sector contracts could leverage such opportunities to bolster their business standing and demonstrate their expertise in consultancy services tailored to educational institutions like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) consultancy services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bacb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058832-2026
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
£64,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED KITE VETERINARY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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