250077 - Provision of services for Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS)

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    "riskDetails": "Evolving Service Requirements\n\u2022\tChanges to the scope of veterinary services may arise due to:\no\tExpansion or reconfiguration of the Biological Services Unit.\no\tIntroduction of new species, procedures, or research methodologies.\no\tAmendments to legal, ethical, or licensing requirements (e.g. under the Animals [Scientific Procedures] Act 1986).\nImpact: This may require additional time, specialisation, or resource commitments from the veterinary provider, and could necessitate a contract modification.\nAdditional Consumables or Equipment\n\u2022\tThe veterinary service may require access to additional or specialist consumables, diagnostics, or therapeutic agents that are not currently in use or foreseeable.\nImpact: These costs may not be fully covered under the original contract scope and may require budgetary adjustment or procurement support.\nIntegration with Future Software or Systems\n\u2022\tThe provider may be required to interface with future digital systems (e.g. electronic records, compliance platforms, or biosecurity monitoring tools) introduced by the Department of Health.\nImpact: This could involve additional training, time investment, or technical development that may not be currently estimable.\nContinuity and Availability Risks\n\u2022\tRisks associated with the availability of the provider, such as:\no\tUnexpected staff shortages or turnover.\no\tLack of appropriate cover for leave or emergencies.\no\tLimited capacity to respond to out-of-hours, urgent, or specialist callouts.\nImpact: May affect service reliability or continuity of animal care, requiring contingency planning.\nCompliance and Regulatory Risks\n\u2022\tRegulatory or compliance breaches could arise if either party fails to meet evolving expectations under Department of Health licensing, university policy, or veterinary best practice.\nImpact: May lead to enforcement action, reputational damage, or contract suspension/termination.\nCost and Scope Escalation\n\u2022\tAs described above, unknown developments may lead to:\no\tIncrease in the scope of work.\no\tAssociated increases in cost or resource requirements that are not foreseen within the initial pricing model.\nImpact: May require formal contract modification under applicable public procurement regulations.\nRisk Management\nTo mitigate these risks:\n\u2022\tQueens University and the supplier will maintain open and proactive communication.\n\u2022\tRegular contract reviews will be held to assess evolving needs and service delivery.\n\u2022\tAny required modifications will be managed in accordance with public procurement law and recorded transparently.",
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