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ID 5917495 - DAERA - Supply of Official Auxiliary Services

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies & Services Division

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
6559205.0 GBP
Gross: 7871046 GBP
Published
24 Jul 2025, 15:59
Deadline
18 Aug 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85200000 - Veterinary services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) (Buyer) has a requirement for the provision of Meat Inspection services to be performed by Meat Inspectors (MI)/Official Auxiliaries (OAs). The primary role of the Meat Inspector is to assist the Official Veterinarian (OV) in the delivery of Official Controls and other DAERA duties to ensure compliance with the food hygiene legislation governing the production and further handling of meat for human consumption. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042944-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 6,559,205

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 7,871,046

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Staffing and Resource Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Training and Development

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Contract Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): AC5 - Estimated Year 1 Charges

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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