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title: "Portal Official Veterinary Services"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Portal Official Veterinary Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1702c6e2-3933-4201-81ec-f5d874ced1fa

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has initiated an open tender process to procure veterinary services under the title "Portal Official Veterinary Services." This tender, classified under the veterinary services industry category, is aimed at providing official controls on products of animal origin at Ashford Port Health. The procurement process is currently active and in the tender stage, with documentation available for download. The deadline for submissions is on 31 October 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT. The successful contract, valued between £1,100,000 and £1,360,000, will run from 6 January 2025 to 6 January 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, especially those with experience in official controls on animal products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. Engaging in this contract can lead to substantial business growth through long-term collaboration with a local government authority, establishing a steady revenue stream and enhancing business credentials in the public sector.

## Notice

PHVET/24/2 Ashford Borough Council is procuring services to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians, to conduct official controls on products of animal origin. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d201f69f-0bc2-46b4-b68d-5a49efcc227d |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 21:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d201f69f-0bc2-46b4-b68d-5a49efcc227d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d201f69f-0bc2-46b4-b68d-5a49efcc227d
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

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