---
title: "Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eeb2"
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published: "2026-05-14"
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# Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eeb2

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) services at the Port of Dover has been awarded by Dover District Council to Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd. This procurement undertaken through an open procedure focuses on the hiring of six experienced veterinarians to conduct border controls and biosecurity checks. Classified under the services industry, particularly veterinary services, the project is tied to the location in Dover, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £709,200, began on 1st April 2026 with a potential extension to March 2029, based on performance and Council discretion. The process progressed through the tender and award stages, with key dates including the contract signing on 31st March 2026 and award publication on 14th May 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the veterinary services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd, which succeeded due to their expertise and ability to handle the biosecurity and border control demands at this major port. Entities equipped to provide comprehensive veterinary services, ensure compliance with stringent biosecurity standards, and handle the logistical challenges of operating at a major entry point would find this contract beneficial for growth and expansion. The open procedure used in this tender guarantees fair competition, opening doors for potential contractors who meet the set quality and cost criteria, fostering business development through public sector engagement.

## Notice

Provision of 6 (six) experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV) to undertake border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover with the potential to increase this provision should the service expand to other Ports which fall under our jurisdiction.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 months (1/4/2027 - 31/3/2028) 1 x 12 months (1/4/2028 - 31/3/2029)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044480-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,127,600 |
| Lots value | £2,127,600 |
| Awards value | £709,200 |
| Contracts value | £709,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | 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 | TLJ44 East 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

- 14 May 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044480-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 17:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022584-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079700-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044480-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022584-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079700-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7HQHW9QSU6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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