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title: "Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority"
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# Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be8e9452-73cf-478e-a44a-da960b4277b0

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## Summary

The Dover District Council is seeking a service provider for the Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian Services to implement official border controls for Products of Animal Origin. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2023 and will run until 31st March 2024, with possible extensions. Interested parties must submit their response documents electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 12.00 hrs on 20th February 2023. The procurement falls under the Veterinary Services category with a contract value of £1,620,000.

This tender by the Dover District Council presents an opportunity for businesses adept in providing veterinary services to compete for a significant contract. Companies experienced in offering official veterinarian services for border control of animal products will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The open procedure procurement method allows for fair competition, providing opportunities for growth and collaboration with the Dover Port Health Authority within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Dover District Council ("the Authority") wishes to select and appoint a suitable service provider for the provision of experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV's) to to implement official border controls for Products of Animal Origin. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 1st April 2023 and will continue until 31st March 2024 (with the option to extend for a further two x 12 month periods subject to funding) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the Invitation to Tender documentation. Completed Response Documents are to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00 hrs on the 20th February 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c1d992-d7e2-403e-a151-b064aa44aea8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,620,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 19:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c1d992-d7e2-403e-a151-b064aa44aea8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c1d992-d7e2-403e-a151-b064aa44aea8
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dover.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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