---
title: "Provision of one (1) temporary SVI to be based at APHA Stafford"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2019-02-28"
---

# Provision of one (1) temporary SVI to be based at APHA Stafford

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c.json)

## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has announced a procurement process for the provision of one temporary Senior Veterinary Inspector (SVI), based at APHA Stafford. The title of the tender is "Provision of one (1) temporary SVI to be based at APHA Stafford", categorised under veterinary services. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 14th January 2019, with the tender period concluding on 4th February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 4th March 2019 and will last for 31 weeks, with an option to extend by an additional 15.5 weeks. The total value of the contract is £34,656, and delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those who qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in providing veterinary inspections and those familiar with the operational standards of Defra would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can enhance their service offerings and expand their presence within the public health and animal welfare sectors.

## Notice

APHA is seeking to employ 1 vet to act as Senior Veterinary Inspector (SVI) working in APHA. 1 post based at APHA Stafford.The full-time appointment will be for the period 04/03/2019 to 04/10/2019 (31 weeks). There will be the option to extend this term by fifteen and a half (15.5) weeks, if required. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19eb760-0a7a-4963-8bbe-9fd679b40959 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 4 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,656 |
| 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 | HALL MARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 19:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19eb760-0a7a-4963-8bbe-9fd679b40959
- 14 Jan 2019 at 18:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96065dc5-f54b-4ea6-9c9a-700b483f7776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19eb760-0a7a-4963-8bbe-9fd679b40959
  28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96065dc5-f54b-4ea6-9c9a-700b483f7776
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64f18f96-3004-42bc-ad24-0f0e5403e129
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e67697f9-42bb-4798-9be9-d185fb636c68
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f534648-f1a1-4a78-adb7-462f079df59c.json.