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title: "Cattle Health Certification Standards Entry Level Scheme Design"
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# Cattle Health Certification Standards Entry Level Scheme Design

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a047ff24-5f25-4f7a-87c6-b4d4a8eafca2

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Cattle Health Certification Standards Entry Level Scheme Design," which falls under the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products industry category. The project is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and is classified as a direct tender with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 7th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. This contract, valued at £78,781, is currently active and was formally awarded on the same date as the publication, 29th October 2020.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural services and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in health certification standards. Enterprises, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities, are well-suited to compete for engagement with the contract, as it involves designing and operating an entry-level scheme beneficial to licensed accreditation providers. Given the emphasis on consultation and research services, firms with specialised knowledge in veterinary health and compliance standards will likely find this opportunity appealing for business growth.

## Notice

The Contractor (CHeCS) and the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) acting as a Subcontractor, shall design and ultimately operate an entry-level scheme, building on the design principles established by the Government response to the TB Strategy Review. The design shall be in a form which can be added to the portfolio of existing CHeCS standards/schemes, for delivery by any licensed accreditation providers that wish to offer it to their clients. 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/106cbb61-ec99-4649-aeda-a3cfeaabe821 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,821 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,781 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATTLE HEALTH CERTIFICATION STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106cbb61-ec99-4649-aeda-a3cfeaabe821

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106cbb61-ec99-4649-aeda-a3cfeaabe821
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e8b0d4a-e7ce-43bb-813e-efcd7c13a6df
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- http://help@bravosolution.co.uk
  E-Tendering portal help

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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