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title: "APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework Lot 3"
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# APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework Lot 3

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff2e3556-35a5-40c3-823b-b223acf20b20

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## Summary

The Defra Commercial organisation has awarded a contract for the APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework Lot 3, focusing on Scientific Personnel within the Veterinary services industry category. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The procurement stage started on March 3, 2024, and the contract period will run from April 3, 2024, to April 2, 2028. The buying organisation Defra Commercial is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the scientific personnel sector to grow their operations. Companies specialising in veterinary services or scientific personnel provision would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a contract value of £2,140,000 in GBP and an active status, this award signifies a significant business opportunity within the identified industry category.

## Notice

Scientific Personnel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2dd482-b1fb-4c88-ae73-a05f8389c582 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,140,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | VP RECRUITMENT LTD (TA VETPRO RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2dd482-b1fb-4c88-ae73-a05f8389c582

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2dd482-b1fb-4c88-ae73-a05f8389c582
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9502da27-2d36-4f48-9ea7-46dc07dab5da
  P-30962 - Appendix 8 -Model_Services_Contract_-_Core_Terms__E_W_ (1) (6)_Redacted

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