---
title: "Interim Official Veterinarian (OV) Staff"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764880"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2024-04-25"
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# Interim Official Veterinarian (OV) Staff

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764880

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has awarded a contract for "Interim Official Veterinarian (OV) Staff" to address a current resource shortfall in Southern Scotland. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure and a mini-competition under the APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework (SRF). The contract was awarded to Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd, with a total value of 83,000 GBP, signed on April 19, 2024, by the buyer, FSS. The contract is active, and the key dates for this contract were in April 2024.

This public procurement opportunity created by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) provides a chance for businesses, especially those in the services industry, to compete for contracts related to veterinary staff provision in Southern Scotland. Businesses that have experience in providing interim OVs and can meet the specified qualifications would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The procurement stage for this contract has been completed, and interested parties should consider future similar tenders from FSS for potential business growth opportunities.

## Notice

To address a current resource shortfall in Southern Scotland, FSS has a requirement for two suitably qualified and experienced interim OVs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement consisted of a mini-competition under the APHA Specialist Resourcing Framework (SRF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503903 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,000 |

## 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 | TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503903

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503903
  Interim Official Veterinarian (OV) Staff - To address a current resource shortfall in Southern Scotland, FSS has a requirement for two suitably qualified and experienced interim OVs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764880

## Provenance

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