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title: "Contract for Farm Inspections Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Contract for Farm Inspections Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-addeb79e-3d62-460d-8615-30b27a2a0630

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for Farm Inspection Services, specifically focusing on outsourcing farm inspection resources. This contract falls under the veterinary services industry, with a total value of £5 million, and will be implemented across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London, North East, and South West. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold, with the tender stage concluding on 28th June 2021.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale companies and established suppliers specialising in veterinary services or agricultural inspections. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in animal welfare and compliance with agricultural standards may particularly excel in this competitive procurement process. Businesses that engage in contract farming, meat hygiene, or related sectors will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their service offerings and secure long-term partnerships with the public sector.

## Notice

Outsourcing Farm Inspection Resource - Call Off Additional information: Please note that Defra Group Commercial 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/b88511ac-4875-42cb-ba58-1f7da409ae92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE LTD AND MEAT AND LIVESTOCK COMMERCIAL SER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 37413210 - Animal calls
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88511ac-4875-42cb-ba58-1f7da409ae92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88511ac-4875-42cb-ba58-1f7da409ae92
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc9b358e-e3ad-4518-b278-b7ada04afbe0
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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