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title: "Legal support and representation costs insurance against claims"
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# Legal support and representation costs insurance against claims

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8249b034-bb75-467e-9cad-163c8c1c9f6a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involved financial and insurance services specifically aimed at providing legal support and representation costs insurance against claims for APHA Vets/staff. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting industry participants within the financial and insurance services category. The contract, valued at £103,021.77, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. It covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and primarily the United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with the contract being awarded to The Veterinary Defence Society Ltd, as of 20th January 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms in the financial and insurance sector to engage with a major governmental organisation like DEFRA. While the procurement was already awarded, similar future tenders could be ideal for businesses that provide specialised insurance services, especially those capable of offering tailored support within veterinary contexts or similar sectors. Companies interested in growing their footprint in public sector projects or looking to deepen their engagement in specialised insurance solutions may find pursuing such opportunities profitable.

## Notice

Legal support and representation costs insurance against claims against APHA Vets/staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15d38b-3a8a-4a3f-83c6-55df3d20dbea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,021 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE VETERINARY DEFENCE SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15d38b-3a8a-4a3f-83c6-55df3d20dbea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15d38b-3a8a-4a3f-83c6-55df3d20dbea
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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