Development of Official Veterinarian Training and Assurance Systems for Defra
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Official Veterinarian Training and Assurance Systems for Defra
Awarded 27 Nov 2018
Awarded27 Nov 2018
Value£326,585.00
SupplierImprove International Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7y 5mo ago6mo term
Awarded 27 Nov 2018Expired 30 May 2019
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Improve International Limited for the amendment and delivery of statutory training for veterinary professionals, enabling veterinary businesses to continue providing services to commercial and government customers.
The work included upgrades to systems and a website supporting the development of Official Veterinarian (OV) information notes, allowing OVs to address relevant queries and provide feedback to APHA for future iterations of OV notes and modules.
The contract value was AUD 326,585.
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