---
title: "Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0398b2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-09"
---

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

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0398b2

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## Summary

The Dover District Council has completed the award process for the contract titled "Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority" in the services industry category of veterinary services. The contract, valued at £1,730,000, was signed on 4th October 2023 with Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd being the active supplier. The buying organisation, Dover District Council, located in Whitfield, Dover, United Kingdom, conducted the procurement using an open procedure. The contract involves the provision of experienced Portal Official Veterinarians for implementing official border controls for Products of Animal Origin.

This tender opportunity from the Dover District Council presents a chance for businesses in the veterinary services sector to engage in providing experienced Portal Official Veterinarian services. Companies specializing in veterinary services and border control could find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, offering a significant contract value and the potential for further extensions, subject to funding availability.

## Notice

Award of contract for the provision of experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV's) to implement official border controls for Products of Animal Origin.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the provision of experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV's) to implement official border controls for Products of Animal Origin.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two x 12 month periods - subject to funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029691-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,730,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL MARK MEAT HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029691-2023
- 18 Jan 2023 at 19:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001615-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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