Award

Award of Locum Official Veterinarian Services (Balquhidder)

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has awarded a contract for Locum Official Veterinarian Services in Balquhidder. The procurement process follows a direct method, awarding the contract without competition. The contract is classified under veterinary services and is set at an estimated value of £30,000 over a potential three-year period, with an initial term of 12 months and options to extend for an additional two years. The award stage was completed on 1st April 2026, and the contracted supplier, Thomas Jenkins, will provide services in accordance with UK and EC law as part of Official Controls in approved game handling establishments in Aberdeen. This is part of the role specified in the Scottish Manual of Official Controls (SMOC).

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in official veterinary duties and export certifications. Businesses that can efficiently manage demand-led contracts, adapt to specific statutory requirements, and navigate the complexities of food standards and safety regulations would gain considerable benefits from engaging in this tender. The long-term potential for contract extensions and the involvement in regulated official controls could provide growth avenues for established entities in the veterinary service industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Locum Official Veterinarian Services (Balquhidder)

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide a service for the delivery of Official Controls (OCs) in accordance with Retained EC and UK law in FSS AMEs. Typically, this also includes routine attendance in Approved Game Handling Establishments AGHEs for joint veterinary and inspector functions and duties. The delivery of the service may also contain an element of Official Veterinarian (OV) duties that are additional to the deployment required to fulfil Business Agreement demands, e.g. export certification. The Contractor should deliver all the requirements of OCs related to AMEs as specified in the Scottish Manual of Official Controls (SMOC) and any supplementary guidance issued by the Purchaser.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552998
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

EVIDENT EUROPE

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

JM TREE WORKS

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

MORRISON CONSTRUCTION

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

PICK EVERARD

SIBCAS

SURESERVE ENERGY SERVICES

THE SIX GROUP

THOMAS JENKINS

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

VOLUNTAS

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