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title: "APHA - Animal Disease Testing Service Marketing"
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# APHA - Animal Disease Testing Service Marketing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94922b7f-7195-4eab-9548-fcbfe3a17f36

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking marketing services to promote the Animal Disease Testing Service. This contract, categorised under Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV code: 79340000), is valued at £30,000 and is part of a direct procurement method through a single tender action, as it is below the threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 8 April 2021 and will last until 31 March 2022, with the tender process completing on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in promoting health-related services to veterinary practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on inclusivity within the procurement process. Engaging in this contract could help these businesses expand their portfolios and establish valuable connections within the veterinary health sector.

## Notice

A contract for marketing services to promote the use of the Animal Disease Testing Service among veterinary practices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f357c5c1-87ee-4fb7-8ba8-9a05c5d4200b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | COLBECK SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f357c5c1-87ee-4fb7-8ba8-9a05c5d4200b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f357c5c1-87ee-4fb7-8ba8-9a05c5d4200b
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cd20a1d-de9a-43d0-9cd0-e0a49b0b1be5
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