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title: "Lot 7 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales"
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# Lot 7 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07f58c44-75d5-47f8-a73d-9161e0ec75f2

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed the awarding stage for the tender titled "Lot 7 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales." This contract, valued at £45.7 million, pertains to the veterinary services industry. The contract involves the management of service for contract Official Veterinarians and contract Official Auxiliaries responsible for the delivery of Official Controls at approved food business operator premises (such as slaughterhouses and cutting premises) across various regions including the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period begins on 31st March 2025 and ends on 30th March 2030. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, and the award was made to Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd on 17th December 2024.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies within the veterinary and health services sectors. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can comply with EU and UK law regarding food safety standards at meat establishments. Engaging in this contract can also enhance a company's reputation by collaborating with a prestigious public body like the Food Standards Agency. Businesses specializing in veterinary services, health services, and related managed services are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a managed service for contract Official Veterinarians (cOV) and contract Official Auxiliaries (cOA) to undertake the delivery of Official Controls in accordance with assimilated EU and UK law in Third Party Premises (Food Business Operator Premises) which are approved by FSA. These are meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting Premises and approved game handling establishments) which are owned and operated by a Food Business Operator. On occasion, attendance at premises under local authority control and Dairy Establishments may be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6c36e2-7017-48ac-8bb0-0611f481bb5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALLMARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6c36e2-7017-48ac-8bb0-0611f481bb5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6c36e2-7017-48ac-8bb0-0611f481bb5e
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4700d0d0-706e-4a2e-a2e9-25149b21e356
  Award Form - Lot 7_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2820779a-c553-45b2-840b-92a2424128e3
  Lot 7 FSADOC E&J_Redacted

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