---
title: "Award of Agency Vets: OV Area 1 (April 2025)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2025-03-27"
---

# Award of Agency Vets: OV Area 1 (April 2025)

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791968

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has initiated a procurement process titled "Award of Agency Vets: OV Area 1 (April 2025)" falling under the veterinary services industry category. This contracting process pertains to the provision of agency official veterinarians (OV) for Area 1. The location for this procurement is Aberdeen, specifically at the 4th Floor, Pilgrim House, AB11 5RL. The procurement has reached the 'award' stage, with the awarding date documented on 27th March 2025. The tender was successfully awarded to Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd, indicating a contract value of £180,000.00 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services. Given the scope and specific requirements of providing agency veterinarians, companies with expertise in the provision of professional veterinary services and those with the capability to operate within regulatory frameworks are well-suited to compete. The procurement method utilised points to a competitive process, and with bids from multiple suppliers, the selection showcases potential for future engagements and collaborations within this niche market. Companies interested in growing their business within the public sector and veterinary industries will find this procurement process advantageous.

## Notice

FSS require an agency OV for Area 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527020 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS) |
| Additional buyers | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; ELEV-8 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT; EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES; GROUNDWORK SERVICES DURHAM; HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING; HARVEY NASH; HYMANS ROBERTSON; IGNITE CONSULTING; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; LORIEN RESOURCING; MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY; THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 19:49 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527020

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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