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title: "National Co-ordinator & Delivery Lead for a Badger Vaccination Field Force"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050585"
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# National Co-ordinator & Delivery Lead for a Badger Vaccination Field Force

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050585

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has engaged Farmcare Solutions Ltd to lead the National Badger Vaccination Field Force initiative across the High Risk and Edge Areas of England. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically animal husbandry, with the contract active as of 9th March 2026, ending 8th March 2030. This significant contract, valued at approximately £15.2 million, started with an open competitive procedure and has the potential for a two-year extension. Situated in London, Defra aims to fulfil its goal of combating bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England through strategic vaccination services, with epidemiological inputs guiding deployment locations.

This tender represents a remarkable opportunity for organisations knowledgeable in animal husbandry and vaccination services. Particularly suitable for SMEs and those with capabilities in large-scale project management, it invites participation in strategic planning and operational execution in high-risk geographical clusters. Engaging in this contract holds potential for significant growth for tenderers, enabling collaboration with local delivery partners and stakeholders in the agricultural industry. The nature of the contract allows agile businesses to expand their operations and expertise while contributing to a critical public health strategy. As the service provisions evolve, businesses may benefit from additional funding opportunities that could further extend service delivery scope and impact.

## Notice

The Authority (Defra) requires an organisation to co-ordinate and deliver badger Vaccination Services in the High Risk and Edge Areas of England. Vaccination Services will be required within specific bTB "Clusters", to be determined by epidemiological experts from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

### Planning Information

As part of the Government's Bovine TB Strategy, pre-procurement activity has started on Defra's requirement for one (or more) organisation(s) to co-ordinate and deliver badger vaccination services within defined 'Project Areas' with high levels of bovine TB in the High Risk and Edge areas of England. Further information (in the form of a slide pack) is available from Melanie Swain (Defra Group Commercial) (melanie.swain@defra.gov.uk), along with a set of questions for potential suppliers. Responses to the slide pack and questions will help inform the Procurement Strategy and Bidder Pack. Defra reserves the right to follow up with suppliers on a 1:1 basis to further understand their capabilities with regard to this requirement (with publication of any new information that arises).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021458-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | £15,158,014 |
| Contracts value | £15,158,014 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | FARMCARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021458-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016564-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060883-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 13:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028487-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 10:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016192-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021458-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016564-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060883-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028487-2025
  29th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016192-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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