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title: "Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-846f3350-60d8-4bd4-a9f0-0d27cb5316fb

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)". This tender falls under the category of services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. The procurement, valued initially at £155,600 and totaling £220,000, utilised an open procedure method above the threshold. The contract was awarded to RAB Consultants Ltd. and is set to run from 12th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. It includes delivery to multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The award stage was concluded on 29th April 2025, with official publication on 20th May 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs specialising in professional and specialist services are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance credibility and provide access to a wide geographical reach across various territories, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector should consider pursuing upcoming similar opportunities facilitated by agencies like the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

## Notice

Provision of Support to an APHA Tier 2 National Exercise (ASPEN)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c65d567-0a6d-443d-ab58-180eab933559 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,600 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | RAB CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c65d567-0a6d-443d-ab58-180eab933559

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c65d567-0a6d-443d-ab58-180eab933559
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf309c5a-aa8b-44a2-831b-c0e814b8bd75
  ASPEN_Contract_V2(19May25)_Redacted

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