--- title: "Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-15" --- # Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b75c786-8b33-4a12-987e-371946da0c15.json) ## Summary The City of York Council is seeking submissions for the "Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. The current stage of the procurement is in the tender phase, which is set to close on 24 April 2020. The total contract value is £275,000, and the contract period is scheduled from 18 May 2020 to 17 May 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that any qualified supplier may submit a bid. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal health, veterinary services, and agricultural inspections. Companies that have experience in compliance with animal welfare regulations and veterinary standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering growth within this sector while contributing to the maintenance of animal health and welfare standards in the region. ## Notice York is a historic city surrounded by countryside and many farms (including small holdings). York also has a thriving animal market, an abattoir and a large animal feed manufacturer. As part of the Council's statutory duties it is required to help ensure there are high standards of animal health and welfare at these premises, and that measures to protect the spread of animal disease are in place. The Council also need to ensure that feed standards are maintained all to ensure that consumers have confidence in their food from 'farm to fork'. In order to achieve the above the Council is required: * To inspect farms, markets, abattoirs and other premises, as required, at a frequency consistent with Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Animal Health and Welfare Framework, the Feed Law Code of Practice and the National Trading Standards (NTS) delivery programme. Inspections include taking samples of feed where appropriate. * To check the welfare of animals during transportation. * To use national databases to monitor the movement of animals and ensure compliance with the rules to help prevent disease outbreak. * To provide advice to farmers etc. as necessary. * To respond to and investigate all complaints of non-compliance including allegations of animal cruelty and illegal disposal of animal by products all in accordance with the the Council Enforcement Policy. * To respond quickly and effectively to reports of disease outbreaks and other emergencies and incidents, working closely with DEFRA, other local authorities, North Yorkshire Police and other agencies such as the RSPCA as required. * To participate in animal disease and other emergency planning exercises. All of these responsibilities are the object of this Animal Health contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fcbc982-cc60-47d7-8cb5-2d61302a2244 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 17 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £275,000 | | 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 | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 6GA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Micklegate | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2020 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fcbc982-cc60-47d7-8cb5-2d61302a2244 - 7 Apr 2020 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fcbc982-cc60-47d7-8cb5-2d61302a2244 - 6 Mar 2020 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fcbc982-cc60-47d7-8cb5-2d61302a2244 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fcbc982-cc60-47d7-8cb5-2d61302a2244 15th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=82a1be3f-5a5d-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 YORtender Portal Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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