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title: "VDP Framework (Lot 1) SVI at APHA Shrewsbury"
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# VDP Framework (Lot 1) SVI at APHA Shrewsbury

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ceae1d6-c746-4f01-8513-3231ea84a321

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking to establish a framework (Lot 1) for veterinary services at their Shrewsbury office. The title of the tender is "VDP Framework (Lot 1) SVI at APHA Shrewsbury." The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to HallMark for a value of £14,500. The initial contract period commenced on 23 April 2018 and will last until 13 July 2018. Interested suppliers were required to respond by 9 April 2018, and the geographical focus is the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in veterinary services. Companies that offer veterinary consultancy, inspection, and related services would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The selective procurement method employed by Defra suggests a rigorous assessment process, providing a bona fide chance for qualified suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and secure contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Temporary vet to act as Senior Veterinary Inspector, based in the Shrewsbury office. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d156cd98-c2f3-4fdd-995f-0f7186e3fe14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 13 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d156cd98-c2f3-4fdd-995f-0f7186e3fe14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d156cd98-c2f3-4fdd-995f-0f7186e3fe14
  23rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4cfb35a-8ea5-4a98-8982-f32066825ea3
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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