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title: "Portal Official Veterinary Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a536"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# Portal Official Veterinary Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a536

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to procure Portal Official Veterinary Services, classified under the "Veterinary services" category, to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians. The procurement is taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ4). The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions allowed until 31 October 2024. The initial contract term is 12 months with a possible extension period of up to 12 months, and the total contract value is estimated at £1,360,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the veterinary services sector, particularly those with experience in providing official controls on products of animal origin. Companies with a strong background in delivering high-quality veterinary services and the ability to meet stringent regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract would enable the successful bidder to establish or strengthen their presence in the government sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in public health and safety domains. The contract will be awarded based on criteria focused on quality (60%) and price (40%), thus encouraging businesses to showcase their expertise and competitive pricing.

## Notice

PHVET/24/2 Ashford Borough Council is procuring services to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians, to conduct official controls on products of animal origin.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PHVET/24/2 Ashford Borough Council is procuring services to be provided to Ashford Port Health (APH) by an external provider of seven qualified official veterinarians, to conduct official controls on products of animal origin.

Options: The initial contract term is 12 months with a possible extension period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002180-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At the expiry of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £673,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002180-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 20:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031618-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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