Provision of Veterinary Wholesaler Services to PDSA

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    "name": "PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS"
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  "date": "2026-01-19T09:38:19Z",
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      "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00"
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    "description": "Invitation for Expressions of Interest \r\n\r\nPeople\u0027s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) intends to procure a new contractual arrangement for the supply of veterinary pharmaceuticals, consumables, and associated products to its network of Pet Hospitals and operational sites across the United Kingdom. \r\n\r\nPDSA is the UK\u0027s leading veterinary charity, delivering millions of treatments each year to pets whose owners are in need. Ensuring the continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, and value for money of its supply chain is critical to the effective delivery of these charitable services.\r\n\r\nTo support a competitive, resilient, and operationally robust outcome, PDSA is considering a flexible contracting approach. Subject to evaluation, the charity may award: \r\n\r\nA single integrated contract covering all product categories; or separate contracts, structured as: \r\n \r\n\r\nLot 1 - Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Services \r\n\r\nLot 2 - Consumables Wholesaler Services \r\n\r\nSuppliers may register their interest in respect of one Lot, both Lots, or an integrated supply solution giving clear reasoning for this approach. PDSA will evaluate all options and reserve the right to award contracts in the configuration that best meets its operational, clinical, regulatory, and financial requirements. \r\n\r\nThis EOI is intended only for organisations with demonstrable capability and experience in supplying veterinary pharmaceuticals and/or consumables within regulated UK supply environments. \r\n\r\nPDSA is seeking interest from suppliers who can evidence: \r\n\r\nHolding the appropriate regulatory authorisations for the activities they propose to undertake, including (where applicable) a valid Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA) covering the relevant scope of activity; \r\n\r\nExperience of operating within regulated and audited supply chains, with established governance, quality assurance, and compliance arrangements; \r\n\r\nThe operational capacity to support reliable, time-critical delivery to a national, multi-site estate, including locations with more complex logistical requirements; \r\n\r\nTransparent and sustainable commercial models, appropriate to a national charity operating under public and ethical scrutiny; \r\n\r\nA demonstrable commitment to ethical, responsible, and compliant trading practices, aligned with PDSA\u0027s values and statutory obligations. \r\n\r\nThis EOI is not intended for organisations without relevant regulatory standing, sector experience, or operational scale to deliver the services described. \r\n\r\nA full Invitation to Tender (ITT), including detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA\u0027s requirements.\r\n\r\nRegistration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage.\r\n\r\nAdditional information: Next Steps \r\n\r\nA full Invitation to Tender (ITT), including detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and procurement timescales, will be issued in due course to organisations that register their interest and are considered capable of meeting PDSA\u0027s requirements. \r\n\r\nSuppliers wishing to be considered are invited to register their interest by contacting tenders@pdsa.org.uk, quoting \"Veterinary Wholesaler Services - Expression of Interest\" in the subject line. \r\n\r\nRegistration of interest does not constitute a commitment by PDSA to invite any organisation to tender, nor does it form part of any pre-qualification or guarantee progression to the ITT stage.",
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