Lot 1 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales

The Food Standards Agency has awarded a contract titled "Lot 1 - Delivery of Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales" in the veterinary services industry. The procurement process followed an open procedure method with significant interest, especially from SMEs and VCSEs. The contract, valued at £39,200,000, was initiated to provide a managed service for contract Official Veterinarians and Official Auxiliaries to deliver Official Controls in meat establishments and other premises as required by EU and UK law.

The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2030. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 11 June 2024, with the award date being 17 December 2024. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities by providing a long-term service contract to conduct veterinary controls at various food establishments, including slaughterhouses and dairy establishments under local authority control.

Businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those offering managed service teams including veterinarians and auxiliaries, are well-suited to compete. The wide coverage across the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, presents a significant operational footprint for winning bidders.