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title: "FS101227 FSA Delivered Official Controls in England and Wales Variation 11"
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buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# FS101227 FSA Delivered Official Controls in England and Wales Variation 11

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3998e596-188b-458a-a1e1-4635296eabb6

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency is conducting a tender titled "FS101227 FSA Delivered Official Controls in England and Wales Variation 11," which addresses staff recruitment and retention issues related to veterinary services. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive dialogue process above the threshold, and the contract's total value is estimated at £1,630,000, with a minimum value of £272,000. The contract period started on 30 March 2020 and runs until 26 March 2023, covering various delivery addresses including the UK and European regions. The tender was completed on 23 August 2019, with the award notice published on 12 April 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the veterinary services sector and recruitment services industry. Businesses specialising in recruitment solutions, veterinary staffing, or related service offerings would be well-suited to engage in this competitive dialogue process. The contract aims to resolve ongoing challenges in staffing within the Food Standards Agency, creating a dynamic market for innovative service providers.

## Notice

Variation to Contract relating to a supplementary payment to resolve the current staff recruitment and retention issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a594e2-0eee-48c0-8795-5d9ab8a3608e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,630,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 09:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a594e2-0eee-48c0-8795-5d9ab8a3608e
- 20 Apr 2021 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a594e2-0eee-48c0-8795-5d9ab8a3608e
- 12 Apr 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a594e2-0eee-48c0-8795-5d9ab8a3608e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a594e2-0eee-48c0-8795-5d9ab8a3608e
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78c3b123-2ffd-4f8b-bf19-912163b42149
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d438a6d-8a19-4ce4-a1cb-9221acfc20f4
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