Published date: 21 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 March 2025, 9am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Veterinary services - 85200000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£600,000

Procurement reference

NWLDC001-DN764823-60850659

Published date

21 February 2025

Closing date

24 March 2025

Closing time

9am

Contract start date

9 April 2025

Contract end date

8 April 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

North West Leicestershire requires the services of a Portal Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) to assess imports of animal origin at East Midlands Airport Border Control Post. This contract will be to undertake veterinary checks on products of animal origin, which may include fishery products on occasions, at a Border Control Post (BCP) to protect animal and public health.

This is an initial 2-year (24-month) contract with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The total maximum duration will therefore be 36 months.

About the buyer

Contact name

Samantha Christine

Address

Whitwick Business Centre
Stenson Road
Coalville
LE67 4JP
England

Telephone

+44 1530454545

Email

samantha.christine@v4services.com

Website

http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/procurement