---
title: "Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for River Tees Port Health Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067fd9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for River Tees Port Health Authority

Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fd9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council involves the awarding of a contract for the provision of an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for the River Tees Port Health Authority. The procurement, focused in the veterinary services industry category, is situated in Redcar, United Kingdom (UKC12 region). This process, executed under a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold nature, reached the award stage, where Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited, a supplier located in Berkeley, Gloucester (UKK13), was contracted. The contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 27th February 2027, with a gross value of £288,000. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026, and the process aligns with legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Limited, which successfully secured the contract. The direct procurement approach could be advantageous for specialised service providers who can fulfill necessary roles without requiring competitive bidding. This kind of opportunity can help such businesses grow by forging partnerships with sub-central governmental authorities, enhancing their portfolio in public sector contracts and services related to port health authorities.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) specialist post for River Tees Port Health Authority Contract Period 01/03/2026 - 27/02/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 10 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032763-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hallmarkvcs.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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