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title: "APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework Lot 3"
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# APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework Lot 3

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a6d615f-8c2b-48fd-a238-5346610587b7

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## Summary

The Defra Commercial has awarded the contract for the APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework Lot 3, which involves Scientific Personnel services in the Veterinary services industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold. The contract period starts on April 3, 2024, and ends on April 2, 2028. The tender closed on March 3, 2024, with a contract value of £2,140,000. The buying organisation's address is 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the scientific personnel industry to compete for a long-term contract providing services to the Defra Commercial. Companies offering veterinary services are well-suited to participate in this tender due to the nature of the contract. The contract period provides stability for the winning supplier, allowing for business growth and strategic planning. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specific requirements outlined in the procurement documents and engage with the procurement contact point for further details.

## Notice

Scientific Personnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ffe991-1fa0-4510-86e8-26ce1fc3e4cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,140,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VP RECRUITMENT LTD (TA VETPRO RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ffe991-1fa0-4510-86e8-26ce1fc3e4cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ffe991-1fa0-4510-86e8-26ce1fc3e4cf
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1de1364-12d2-4671-b9d1-7ed5e9e3f9f5
  P-30962 - Appendix 8 -Model_Services_Contract_-_Core_Terms__E_W_ (1) (6)_Redacted

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