UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Named Veterinary Services to the University of Sheffield

Awarded 12 Oct 2018

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Awarded12 Oct 2018
Value£260,000.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 12 Oct 2018Expired 11 Oct 2020

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to VetRes Services Ltd for the provision of Named Veterinary Surgeon services under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

The scope included expert veterinary advice on animal use, husbandry, and welfare; on-site services potentially 24/7/365; weekly site visits; collaboration with the Establishment Licence Holder, Director of Biological Services, and NACWOs; advice on research procedures and disease impact; training for staff on surgical techniques and distress assessment; advice on humane endpoints; health monitoring and record-keeping; biosecurity and quarantine guidance; prescribing and directing prescription-only medicines and controlled drugs; and acting as Veterinary Adviser for DEFRA and CEFAS.

The contract value was £260,000.

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