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title: "Provision of an Official Veterinary Service for the Imported Food Office (LHR)"
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# Provision of an Official Veterinary Service for the Imported Food Office (LHR)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e990e9ef-c383-44d8-9e22-f26fa9874598

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a supplier for the "Provision of an Official Veterinary Service for the Imported Food Office" located at London Heathrow Airport. This procurement falls under the veterinary services category and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £840,000, has a duration from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period ending on 5th November 2018. The procurement process was conducted using an open method above the threshold, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in veterinary services or food safety compliance. Businesses with expertise in import control systems, veterinary inspection, and export certification will be well-positioned to compete. The contract plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with European Community legislation and maintaining safe standards for imported food products, attracting firms looking to expand within the food regulation and veterinary service sectors.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBoH) is responsible for overseeing imported food and feed controls at its Imported Food Office (IFO) located at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The LBoH employ a number of officers to carry out import controls on products not of animal origin and fishery products arriving at LHR. The team are also responsible for issuing export certification for various products exiting the UK for destinations around the world. European Community legislation requires imports of Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to be introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) only via an approved Border Inspection Post (BIP). The BIP at LHR is an approved (under Directives 91/496 EEC and 97/78/EC inspection facility for both products for human consumption and products not for human consumption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e38da-d100-4f0a-9b84-bccff6e58506 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £840,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENLAC ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e38da-d100-4f0a-9b84-bccff6e58506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e38da-d100-4f0a-9b84-bccff6e58506
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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