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title: "Lot 2 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wale"
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# Lot 2 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wale

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e4ca784-0703-46a3-88c3-cc63ea95cabc

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded a procurement process titled "Lot 2 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales," classified under the industry category of Veterinary services (CPV: 85200000). The tender process has reached the award stage with the contract valued at £15.1 million and covers a range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and more. The award was announced on 17th December 2024, and the contract period is slated to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude on 30th March 2030. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was intended for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of veterinary and health services. The managed service contract for Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries aims to ensure compliance with EU and UK law in food establishments approved by the FSA. Businesses specialising in veterinary services, especially those with experience in managed services and regulatory compliance, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Winning such contracts could provide substantial growth prospects through long-term engagements and the prestige associated with delivering essential services for the Food Standards Agency.

## 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/c29bb27e-ac08-41e1-bced-ec2ea20a5901 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 | £15,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,100,000 |
| 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 | EVILLE & JONES (G.B. |

## 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 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29bb27e-ac08-41e1-bced-ec2ea20a5901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29bb27e-ac08-41e1-bced-ec2ea20a5901
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64d0dcf3-9f68-41fd-9d50-2edfd6a824bf
  Lot 2 FSADOC E&J_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11f6fb36-a5a9-4535-8410-9b7f7ab45964
  Award Form - Lot 2_Redacted

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