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title: "Legal Support and Representation Cover for APHA Vets"
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# Legal Support and Representation Cover for APHA Vets

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e550323-f809-4ade-a0e5-d6396055bc5d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of legal support and representation cover for all Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) vets by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as insurance services (CPV code 66510000). The procurement method used was a limited process, with competitive quotations solicited below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 6th December 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2022. The tender was awarded on 6th December 2021, and the total contract value is £98,845, covering delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialize in legal services, particularly those with experience in veterinary law and insurance sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to them. Companies capable of providing comprehensive legal support tailored to the needs of veterinary professionals will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, contributing to their growth and expanding their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

APHA - Purchase of Legal Support and Representation cover from the Veterinary Defence Society for all APHA vets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b77b48-1541-4a76-b28f-46edc1bf1b11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,845 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,845 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VETERINARY DEFENCE SOCIETY (VDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b77b48-1541-4a76-b28f-46edc1bf1b11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b77b48-1541-4a76-b28f-46edc1bf1b11
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98e6ad40-68e5-4b3f-8a7f-6603a3df31ac
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