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title: "Veterinary Support in Orkney to APHA Scotland (Project 36681)"
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# Veterinary Support in Orkney to APHA Scotland (Project 36681)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd2afd9-c0c6-41db-9290-b629dbf30953

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for Veterinary Support in Orkney to Hatston Veterinary Centre. The contract involves providing veterinary services in Orkney, Scotland, with a total value of approximately £112,000. The contract period is from October 31, 2022, to October 30, 2026, with possible extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender was awarded on October 27, 2022. Interested businesses should note the contract's location, industry category of veterinary services, and the involvement of SMEs and VCSE.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the veterinary services industry to expand their operations by providing support services in Orkney, Scotland. SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with experience in government veterinary work, surveillance reporting, and urgent veterinary services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period and the contract value of approximately £112,000 provide a stable and potentially lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to grow their presence in the veterinary services sector.

## Notice

APHA requires veterinary surgeons to cover Government veterinary work in Orkney, when APHA staff are unable to cover it. This will include pre-arranged surveillance reporting and other ad hoc more urgent work that may arise. The contract period is 31/10/2022 to 30/10/2025 with a 12 month allowable extension (to 30/10/2026). Total contract value is approximately PS112,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01285ff6-2a77-4721-9baf-32a1f291320c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HATSTON VETERINARY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2022 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01285ff6-2a77-4721-9baf-32a1f291320c
- 9 Sep 2022 at 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f1e133-21f1-4c74-ab5f-693cd07888a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01285ff6-2a77-4721-9baf-32a1f291320c
  2nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f1e133-21f1-4c74-ab5f-693cd07888a5
  9th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7be2439b-1498-489f-8bd5-4fa50829402d
  n/a

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