---
title: "Locum OV Services - Agency"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622386"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2020-06-09"
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# Locum OV Services - Agency

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622386

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Food Standards Scotland (FSS), involves a contract titled "Locum OV Services - Agency" aimed at sourcing Official Veterinary (OV) and Meat Health Inspectors (MHIs). This contract is part of a limited procurement method, awarded without prior public competition due to extreme urgency relating to COVID-19. The contract covers services across the whole of Scotland and is effective from 15 April 2020 to 14 October 2020, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The total contract value is £200,000, and the contract has been awarded to Global Veterinary Careers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for veterinary service providers, particularly those with capabilities in supplying qualified Locum OV and MHIs. Businesses specialising in veterinary consultancy and staffing solutions, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the ability to provide services nationally, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the nature of the contract and the ongoing needs stemming from public health considerations, this sector remains ripe for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of Locum Official Veterinary (OV) and/or Meat Health Inspectors (MHIs) at Food Standards Scotland's' premises as and when required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A six month framework where the Contractor must be capable of supplying suitably qualified Locum Official Veterinary OV)and Meat Health Inspectors (MHIs), that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. The Contractor must be able to provide coverage Nationally (whole of Scotland), with consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required by Food Standards Scotland on a cost effective and best value basis.

Options: The period of this Framework Agreement is for six months, from and including 15 April 2020 to and including 14 October 2020, unless it is terminated earlier. Food Standards Scotland may, by giving notice to the Contractor, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 14 October 2021

### Procurement Information

Extreme urgency due to COVID19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387985 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL VETERINARY CAREERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387985

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387985
  Locum OV Services - Agency - Provision of Locum Official Veterinary (OV) and/or Meat Health Inspectors (MHIs) at Food Standards Scotland's' premises as and when required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622386
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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