Award of Veterinary Delivery Partnership Contracts for Livestock TB Testing in England and Wales
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Veterinary Delivery Partnership Contracts for Livestock TB Testing in England and Wales
Awarded 01 Mar 2021
Awarded01 Mar 2021
Value£204,700,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 2y 2mo ago3y 6mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2021Expired 29 Aug 2024
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Menter a Busnes, Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd, Farmcare Devon & Cornwall Ltd, Farmcare West Ltd, Farmcare Central Ltd, and Farmcare North Ltd for the next generation Veterinary Delivery Partnership (VDP) contracts.
Suppliers were appointed to six geographic regions across England and Wales to deliver TB testing, additional veterinary services, and emergency support services.
The contract value is £204,700,000.
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Award of Veterinary Delivery Partnership Contracts for Livestock TB Testing in England and Wales
Won by Menter a Busnes,Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd,Farmcare Devon & Cornwall Ltd,Farmcare West Ltd,Farmcare Central Ltd,Farmcare North Ltd · Defra Network eTendering Portal
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