Published date: 17 March 2020

Withdrawn opportunity - This means that the contract has been withdrawn early. This could be due to a change of circumstances.


Closing: 8 April 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Animal calls - 37413210

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£350,000

Procurement reference

DN468629

Published date

17 March 2020

Closing date

8 April 2020

Contract start date

12 May 2020

Contract end date

11 May 2023

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?

No

Description

York is a historic city surrounded by countryside and many farms (including small holdings). York also has a thriving animal market, an abattoir and a large animal feed manufacturer. As part of the Council's statutory duties it is required to help ensure there are high standards of animal health and welfare at these premises, and that measures to protect the spread of animal disease are in place. The Council also need to ensure that feed standards are maintained all to ensure that consumers have confidence in their food from 'farm to fork'.
In order to achieve the above the Council is required:
• To inspect farms, markets, abattoirs and other premises, as required, at a frequency consistent with Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Animal Health and Welfare Framework, the Feed Law Code of Practice and the National Trading Standards (NTS) delivery programme. Inspections include taking samples of feed where appropriate.
• To check the welfare of animals during transportation.
• To use national databases to monitor the movement of animals and ensure compliance with the rules to help prevent disease outbreak.
• To provide advice to farmers etc. as necessary.
• To respond to and investigate all complaints of non-compliance including allegations of animal cruelty and illegal disposal of animal by products all in accordance with the the Council Enforcement Policy.
• To respond quickly and effectively to reports of disease outbreaks and other emergencies and incidents, working closely with DEFRA, other local authorities, North Yorkshire Police and other agencies such as the RSPCA as required.
• To participate in animal disease and other emergency planning exercises.
All of these responsibilities are the object of this Animal Health contract.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Provision of an Inspection Service in respect of Animal Health and Welfare

  • Opportunity
  • Published 17 March 2020

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About the buyer

Contact name

Amy Clark

Address

Station Rise
YORK
YO16GA
England

Telephone

01904 554165

Email

amy.clark@york.gov.uk