Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Service

Concepts

• veterinary services
• grimsby
• provision of portal official veterinarian
• portal official veterinarian
• official veterinary surgeon
• official control regulations
• associated british ports
• north east lincolnshire council
• border control post
• initial contract duration

Location

North East Lincolnshire

Description

North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) requires a provider to deliver a portal official veterinarian (OV) service. Please note that this is a rerun of the abandoned procurement for Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Service run in Summer 2021, reference number DN555246/ FTS 2021/S 000-016393. Following the UK's departure from the EU, there is a requirement for import checks on certain goods of both non-EU and EU origin. Associated British Ports (ABP) are providing a new Border Control Post (BCP) that will be approved to handle a range of products and the Authority is responsible for providing the required operational resource. The Authority has seen a substantial increase in exports and associated control with the exit from the EU. Most products of animal origin require the presence of an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS). This is a statutory requirement in accordance with current EU and UK legislation (UK TARP Regulations 2011, as amended or replaced, Official Control Regulations 2017/625) and requirements of the central competent authorities (DEFRA and FSA). The Provider shall deliver official controls at the Border Control Post and maintain the full range of imports that can arrive into Grimsby and Immingham. All information and documents are only available via https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ All clarifications and questions must be submitted via https://yortender.eu-supply.com/

Total Quantity or Scope

The Provider shall: - Ensure that the Border Control Post operates within legal requirements. - Make decisions on imported product of animal origin consignments. - Provide validation and oversight of documentary screening checks undertaken by Port Health staff. - Provide validation and verification of Export Health Certificates. - Provide ongoing advice and guidance in the delivery of the Service required by the Authority. - Provide ongoing training and guidance (as required) to Authority staff to ensure that the Service meets the veterinary checks (product) legislation. Further information about the requirements can be accessed via https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ Additional information: The requirement is for a sole provider to ensure consistency of service provision, therefore the opportunity has not been lotted. The contract duration in II.2.7 is made up of the initial contract duration of 24 months and the 3 further 12 month extensions. The estimated values in II.5 and II.2.6 are calculated using the estimated annual cost of £270000 x 5 years.

Renewal Options

The initial contract duration is 24 months with the option to extend for 3 further 12 month periods.

CPV Codes

• 85200000 - Veterinary services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

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