Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority

Location

Description

Dover District Council wishes wishes to select and appoint a suitable provider for the provision of 6 (six) experienced Portal Official Veterinarians (OV) to undertake border controls and biosecurity checks on products of animal origin at the Port of Dover with the potential to increase this provision should the service expand to other Ports which fall under our jurisdiction The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months and may be extended for a further two periods of 12 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Contract by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion.

Renewal Options

1 x 12 months (1/4/2027 - 31/3/2028) 1 x 12 months (1/4/2028 - 31/3/2029)

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85200000 - Veterinary services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 12th January 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Veterinary-services./... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7HQHW9QSU6 ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **