Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-164c-708d-9fe6-fc22be921141/delivery-of-meat-official-controls-in-approved-establishments-in-england-and-wal closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Delivery of Meat Official Controls in Approved Establishments in England and Wales. [Food Standards Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/food-standards-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Food Standards Agency (FSA), is looking for an organisation or organisations that can provide Contract Official Veterinarians (cOVs) and Contract Meat Hygiene Inspectors (cMHIs) in FSA Approved Meat Establishments in England and Wales. The cOVs and cMHIs will ensure these establishments are complying with EC and UK law by making sure appropriate controls are in place to ensure this food is safe to eat and that animal welfare controls are effective. The specific services required are: •Provide Veterinarians and Contract Meat Hygiene Inspectors to undertake the delivery of official controls in accordance with EC and UK law in FSA approved meat establishments •Provide related services on behalf of Other Government Departments •Inspection and examination of meat for export to third countries and EU non-harmonised countries •Certification of export health certificates The Tender lots will be geographically split into 6 Lots across 3 Regions; - North of England - Wales and the West of England - East of England The multimillion pound contract is likely to be 2 years with the potential to extend for a further year. Invitation to Tender opened 13th October 2016 and it will be open for 5 weeks. Contract award will be December/January with the contract start date of 27th March 2017. The procurement will be managed electronically by the Food Standards Agency e-tendering portal. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-tendering portal, Bravo: [food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://food.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found on the front screen. Additional information: The procurement will be managed electronically by the Food Standards Agency e-tendering portal. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-tendering portal, Bravo. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found on the front screen. Read full description ## CPV classification Veterinary services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/51310f70-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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