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title: "Lot 6 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales"
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# Lot 6 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7bf56b3-7d2c-411c-8ad9-a500866875fb

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract for the delivery of official controls in approved establishments across England and Wales. This contract, worth £30,400,000, is specifically for managing services related to Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries as they conduct official controls at various food business operator premises, including slaughterhouses, cutting premises, and approved game handling establishments. The contract period extends from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2030. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold with the tender end date being 11 June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in veterinary and health services, particularly those experienced in meat processing and food safety operations. Enterprises that can provide high-quality managed services in compliance with both EU and UK laws will find this an excellent avenue for business growth. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a robust platform for these entities to expand their service offerings and engage in long-term public contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a managed service for contract Official Veterinarians (cOV) and contract Official Auxiliaries (cOA) to undertake the delivery of Official Controls in accordance with assimilated EU and UK law in Third Party Premises (Food Business Operator Premises) which are approved by FSA. These are meat establishments (slaughterhouses, cutting Premises and approved game handling establishments) which are owned and operated by a Food Business Operator. On occasion, attendance at premises under local authority control and Dairy Establishments may be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967056f7-0608-4d70-8391-657e952ec38c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,400,000 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVILLE & JONES (G.B. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967056f7-0608-4d70-8391-657e952ec38c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967056f7-0608-4d70-8391-657e952ec38c
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cad2c21-535e-4159-b425-a3b26f52fe5d
  Lot 6 FSADOC E&J_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/182db736-76f6-4099-aea1-959c42802494
  Award Form - Lot 6_Redacted

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