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title: "Requirement for one (1) Animal Health Officer (AHO) in Horley"
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# Requirement for one (1) Animal Health Officer (AHO) in Horley

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5027e87d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking to fulfil a requirement for one temporary Animal Health Officer (AHO) in Horley, as part of a maternity cover contract. The procurement process is classified under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The contract is valued at £48,000 and is due to commence on 1 April 2015, lasting until 5 February 2016. Interested parties had until 19 March 2015 to submit their applications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in animal health and care services, particularly those experienced in providing temporary staffing solutions. Businesses capable of delivering veterinary support and care services, as well as those with a robust understanding of regulatory compliance within the agricultural sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Defra procuring on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). This is a call-off contract from the 21329 VDP Framework, Lot 2 Animal Health and Animal Care Technicians and Support Staff). APHA is seeking to employ one (1) temporary Animal Health Officer working out of Horley office. This is a maternity cover position and the appointment will be for a period until 5th February 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a974908a-d81f-4c8c-a428-fbc1308e8eb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL MARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a974908a-d81f-4c8c-a428-fbc1308e8eb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a974908a-d81f-4c8c-a428-fbc1308e8eb4
  17th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e24b1c4b-0f16-451d-950c-91d0e552ad20
  21886 - Order Form - AHO Horley - Hall Mark - final_Redacted

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