Published date: 11 December 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 5 November 2018, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Veterinary services - 85200000

Location of contract

UB8 1UW

Value of contract

£1,095,014

Procurement reference

tender_190161/1292230

Published date

11 December 2023

Closing date

5 November 2018

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The current contract with Senlac Associates expires on 31 March 2024. Given the recently confirmed change in the checks required on products of animal origin, there is an increased level of uncertainty and therefore, it would not be prudent to go out to tender as potentially interested bidders would be basing their tenders on the existing volume of consignments, which does not reflect a true indication of the future service requirements.

It is anticipated that the potential impact of the EU Exit will become clearer during the two-year contract term recommended in this report and, accordingly, it is proposed that the Council goes out to tender for a new contract starting in April 2026.
Once the volume of consignments and required inspections is stabilised, extensive pre-tender market engagement in Q1 of 2025/26 so that the market has a full understanding of requirements when the tender is advertised

It is anticipated that the potential impact of the EU Exit will become clearer during the two-year contract term recommended in this report and, accordingly, it is proposed that the Council goes out to tender for a new contract starting in April 2026.

Once the volume of consignments and required inspections is stabilised, Procurement will work with officers from the IFO to develop the new service requirements. These will be supported by clear and concise volume data, alongside extensive pre-tender market engagements in Q1 of 2025/26 so that the market has a full understanding of requirements when the tender is advertised.

Award information

Awarded date

20 October 2023

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Total value of contract

£1,095,014

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Senlac Associates

Address

15 Sandringham House 44 Windsor Way London, W14 0UD

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre, High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1UW
England

Email

amayo@hillingdon.gov.uk