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title: "Contract for the provision of External Audit of BCGcattle Phase 3"
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# Contract for the provision of External Audit of BCGcattle Phase 3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b362e58a-9a59-436a-a458-95a271f9df95

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of an external audit for Phase 3 of the BCGcattle project. This contract, classified under research consultancy services, targets the control of bovine TB through field trials of a vaccine and DIVA test. The awarded contract to Clinical Research & Communication follows a direct procurement method and was completed below the threshold via a single tender action. Significant dates include the start of the contract period on 28th October 2025, with completion projected for 31st March 2027. The procurement took place at Seacole Building, London, England, reflecting DEFRA's commitment to advancing veterinary diagnostics and ensuring compliance with GCPvet standards.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities in the field of research consultancy, particularly for large-scale organisations with expertise in veterinary audits and safety compliance. Clinical Research & Communication's involvement highlights the demand for firms capable of providing specialised consultancy and compliance checks vital in field trials. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a prime opportunity for companies with similar capacities to engage in future procurement processes with DEFRA, potentially enhancing their portfolio within public sector projects aimed at disease control.

## Notice

The requirement is for the current external auditor to be based on the extended field work to complete Phase 3 of the field trials. Defra have invested in the development of a vaccine and companion DIVA test for bovine TB and it is expected that these will be a key tool in the control of this disease. For granting of a Marketing Authorisation (MA) by VMD a field trial of both diagnostics demonstrating safety and specificity must be run in the field. The external auditor will ensure that the field trial complies with GCPvet by performing audits as well as providing consultancy as and when required. Any significant deviation from GCPvet would risk granting of the MAs, and the field trial having to be repeated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c8a39-1fc8-4b82-9f64-eeacf4e1fd08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,899 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,899 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | CLINICAL RESEARCH & COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 08:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c8a39-1fc8-4b82-9f64-eeacf4e1fd08
- 13 Nov 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c8a39-1fc8-4b82-9f64-eeacf4e1fd08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c8a39-1fc8-4b82-9f64-eeacf4e1fd08
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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