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title: "NWL Portal OVS (Official Veterinary Surgeon)"
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# NWL Portal OVS (Official Veterinary Surgeon)

Buyer: NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f2093d4-f55e-4030-a722-fc6a2308a528

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## Summary

North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking the services of an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) to assess imports of animal origin at the East Midlands Airport Border Control Post. This tender, titled "NWL Portal OVS (Official Veterinary Surgeon)," lies within the veterinary services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2025 and the contract set to commence on 9th April 2025. The initial contract duration is 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, forming a total potential duration of 36 months. This opportunity is valued at £600,000 and is primarily focused in England.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those experienced in handling animal and public health checks at border control posts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open competition. Ideal candidates are those who can deliver the required veterinary checks efficiently and ensure health and safety compliance for imported animal-origin products. This contract offers a significant engagement for businesses within the veterinary sector to expand their service portfolio and establish a long-term professional relationship with a district council.

## Notice

North West Leicestershire requires the services of a Portal Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) to assess imports of animal origin at East Midlands Airport Border Control Post. This contract will be to undertake veterinary checks on products of animal origin, which may include fishery products on occasions, at a Border Control Post (BCP) to protect animal and public health. This is an initial 2-year (24-month) contract with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The total maximum duration will therefore be 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688b80fe-49b8-4597-ab3e-a1fb35eeb7c6 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | COALVILLE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE67 4JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Coalville West |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688b80fe-49b8-4597-ab3e-a1fb35eeb7c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/688b80fe-49b8-4597-ab3e-a1fb35eeb7c6
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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