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title: "Provision of Veterinary Wholesaler Services to PDSA"
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# Provision of Veterinary Wholesaler Services to PDSA

Buyer: PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2d1e89-87d4-4605-a4e0-11e1324459eb

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## Summary

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), the UK's leading veterinary charity, has recently completed a procurement process to secure a contract for the supply of veterinary pharmaceutical and consumable wholesaler services. This process aimed to reinforce its supply network for its national network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. PDSA used an open procurement method, appropriate for contracts above threshold values, offering both a single integrated contract and separate lots (Pharmaceutical and Consumables Wholesaler Services). Notably, the total contract value was GBP 20 million, indicating a substantial investment in ensuring continuous, compliant, and value-driven procurement practices. This tender, published on 19th January 2026, progressed from an invitation for expressions of interest to awarding the contract on 18th June 2026, with the award publication on 24th June 2026. The contractual period is set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, and the successful supplier is Covetrus UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for seasoned suppliers in the veterinary and pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Businesses with experience and regulatory authorisation in supplying to regulated UK supply environments, particularly those with a valid Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Wholesale Dealer Authorisation, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The scale and scope of the contract, combined with its ethical and compliant trading expectations, necessitate suppliers who can ensure reliable, time-critical delivery across a multi-site estate. The opportunity suits larger enterprises capable of structuring transparent, sustainable commercial models aligned with PDSA's values, contributing significantly to public service and ethical compliance. Consequently, this tender underlines the synergy between robust commercial practices and impactful charitable work within the veterinary services sector.

## Notice

Invitation for Expressions of Interest People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) intends to procure a new contractual arrangement for the supply of veterinary pharmaceuticals, consumables, and associated products to its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, delivering millions of treatments each year to pets whose owners are in need. Ensuring the continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, and value for money of its supply chain is critical to the effective delivery of these charitable services. To support a competitive, resilient, and operationally robust outcome, PDSA is considering a flexible contracting approach. Subject to evaluation, the charity may award: A single integrated contract covering all product categories; or separate contracts, structured as: Lot 1 - Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Services Lot 2 - Consumables Wholesaler Services Suppliers may register their interest in respect of one Lot, both Lots, or an integrated supply solution giving clear reasoning for this approach. PDSA will evaluate all options and reserve the right to award contracts in the configuration that best meets its operational, clinical, regulatory, and financial requirements. This EOI is intended only for organisations with demonstrable capability and experience in supplying veterinary pharmaceuticals and/or consumables within regulated UK supply environments. PDSA is seeking interest from suppliers who can evidence: Holding the appropriate regulatory authorisations for the activities they propose to undertake, including (where applicable) a valid Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA) covering the relevant scope of activity; Experience of operating within regulated and audited supply chains, with established governance, quality assurance, and compliance arrangements; The operational capacity to support reliable, time-critical delivery to a national, multi-site estate, including locations with more complex logistical requirements; Transparent and sustainable commercial models, appropriate to a national charity operating under public and ethical scrutiny; A demonstrable commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices, aligned with PDSA's values and statutory obligations. This EOI is not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing, sector experience, or operational scale to deliver the services described. A full Invitation to Tender (ITT), including detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage. Additional information: Next Steps A full Invitation to Tender (ITT), including detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA's requirements. Suppliers wishing to be considered are invited to register their interest by contacting tenders@pdsa.org.uk, quoting "Veterinary Wholesaler Services - Expression of Interest" in the subject line. Registration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cfcd1b-1a69-4200-a61d-67eb1db35d58 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 9PQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Priorslee |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COVETRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cfcd1b-1a69-4200-a61d-67eb1db35d58
- 19 Jan 2026 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44a0163-9ec6-4abc-85b7-291cc4071265

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cfcd1b-1a69-4200-a61d-67eb1db35d58
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44a0163-9ec6-4abc-85b7-291cc4071265
  19th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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