---
title: "Award of Agency Vets: OV Area 2 (April 2025)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791971"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791971.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)"
published: "2025-03-27"
---

# Award of Agency Vets: OV Area 2 (April 2025)

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791971

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## Summary

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has awarded a contract in the veterinary services category. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and has now reached the award stage. The contract, titled "Award of Agency Vets: OV Area 2 (April 2025)," addresses the need for an agency Official Veterinarian (OV) in Area 1. The contract was awarded on 27th March 2025 to Mistev Export Health Certification Limited, based in Edinburgh. The location involved is Aberdeen, with a contract value of £180,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services to engage in government contracts and expand their operations. Companies with expertise in providing certified veterinary services to governmental standards would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement process, managed by Food Standards Scotland, reflects a structured and formal method, offering a clear pathway for businesses aiming to secure public sector projects and establish a foothold in this industry category.

## 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=MAR527021 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; ELEV-8 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT; 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 19:54 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527021

## 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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