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title: "Requirement for one (1) BAU vets in APHA Midlands"
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# Requirement for one (1) BAU vets in APHA Midlands

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-679fc34a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) procuring on behalf of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for a temporary veterinary position. The title of the tender is "Requirement for one (1) BAU vets in APHA Midlands," classified under veterinary services (CPV Code: 85200000). The contract location is in Stafford, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award is complete and was published on 20 May 2015, with the contract period occurring from 13 May 2015 to 13 May 2016, and a potential two-month extension available with two weeks’ notice required.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for veterinary services providers, particularly those specialising in temporary staffing solutions within the agricultural sector. Companies with expertise in supplying veterinary personnel could find this tender particularly relevant, as the procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing all suitable businesses to compete. This requirement can help drive growth for businesses that are well-positioned to meet the specific needs of government contracts in the veterinary field.

## 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 1 Veterinary Personnel). APHA is seeking to employ one (1) temporary vet to act as Senior Veterinary Inspectors working out of: APHA Stafford office. The address of this location is defined in 2.3 of the Order Form. The appointment shall be for a period of twelve (12) months - commencing 18/05/2015 and ending on 13/05/2016. There is potential to extend for a period of up to two (2) months. In the event that an extension is required two (2) weeks' notice of this shall be given to the Provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba04a8a-e84f-44f8-b3c6-ed180bc7788b |
| 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 | 13 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2015 - 13 May 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,440 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XPERIOR FARM HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba04a8a-e84f-44f8-b3c6-ed180bc7788b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba04a8a-e84f-44f8-b3c6-ed180bc7788b
  20th May 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09804893-d8b3-46b6-916d-4f7f1943d2de
  22134 - Xperior Farm Health Limited - Order Form Final 2_Redacted

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