--- title: "Livestock Traceability & Health Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055f15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055f15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055f15.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-07-15" --- # Livestock Traceability & Health Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055f15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055f15.json) ## Summary This public procurement process is coordinated by the Scottish Government, aiming to contract a supplier for "Livestock Traceability & Health Services" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on database services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) issued as part of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to better understand market capabilities. The process involves the Scottish Government's statutory obligations related to livestock identification, registration, movement, and health monitoring in the UKM region. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the questionnaire by 5 August 2025, while the notice for any future tenders is set for 17 September 2025. The tender is perfect for businesses specialising in database management, helpdesk and support services, and agricultural services, offering a substantial opportunity valued at £3,600,000 GBP. Companies with expertise in livestock management systems, data handling, and service operation will find this opportunity particularly relevant, especially those able to offer technical support and compliance with health and welfare requirements. The tender provides a platform for businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts with the potential for long-term collaboration with the Scottish Government, specifically those with experience or connections in the Scottish livestock and agriculture sectors. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external supplier for Livestock Traceability and Health Services. We are seeking an integrated package: operation of an existing online fully-relational livestock database backed by expert advice, guidance and support from a dedicated office and helpline team. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To meet the Scottish Governments statutory obligation to maintain records of, and monitor, livestock identification, registration, movement and health for the purposes of disease prevention, control, eradication, and the protection of public health, we are seeking an integrated package. This package should include the operation of an existing online, fully relational livestock database, supported by expert advice, guidance, and assistance from a dedicated office and helpline team. Key aspects of this requirement include: - maintaining the official SG records for identification, registration, movement and health status of cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, ferrets, pigeons and poultry; - provision of technical support to run the service and ensure safe and efficient data transfer to/from third parties; - running a well-informed and trained helpdesk of staff who are all connected to Scottish agriculture to ensure that animal keepers and the wider sector understand what is required in terms of supplying statutory data and to assist with appropriate access to data; -supplying data to Scottish Ministers to facilitate monitoring and inspection of livestock premises in order to ensure compliance with Scottish and UK law and to meet international trade requirements; - production and supply of cattle identification documents; - research and development of new elements of the existing integrated online system in response to new animal health and welfare requirements identified by Scottish Ministers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039830-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03322000 - Livestock - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 72320000 - Database services - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2025 at 09:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039830-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798133 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798133 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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