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title: "Portal Official Veterinary Services"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# Portal Official Veterinary Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59271b37-f116-4f1f-8e82-00be3408c14d

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## Summary

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Ashford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for "Portal Official Veterinary Services" to be supplied to Ashford Port Health (APH). This tender falls under the industry category of Veterinary services (CPV code 85200000) and seeks an external provider for seven qualified veterinarians to conduct official controls on products of animal origin. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure above the threshold. Interested parties should note key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 22 October 2024, and the contract period from 17 December 2024 to 17 December 2026. The services are to be delivered in Ashford (postal code TN25 6GE), with the project budget ranging between £550,000 and £680,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in official controls and regulatory inspections. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Successful bidders will benefit from a high-value contract and the prospect of long-term collaboration with a local authority. This is particularly advantageous for firms looking to expand their service offerings within the local health and regulatory sectors in England.

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## Notice

PHVET/24/1 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/41ad3e2b-d76c-4ab4-8992-1d6216cf760b |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,000 |
| 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

- 23 Sep 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ad3e2b-d76c-4ab4-8992-1d6216cf760b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ad3e2b-d76c-4ab4-8992-1d6216cf760b
  23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  All tender documents and information can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

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

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