Veterinary Delivery Partnership

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCYcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-069810Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned

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Estimated value

£500.0m

services

Awarded value

—

Suppliers

Lots

0 awarded

Published

13 May 2026

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Description

APHA is anticipating going to market in Autumn 2026 to retender our long standing Veterinary Delivery Partnership (“VDP”) contracts. VDP is APHA’s primary mechanism for contracting with the veterinary sector in England & Wales to deliver key veterinary services, including routine TB testing of cattle and the provision of veterinary resource to support APHA during animal disease outbreaks. The length of the contract we tender for will be determined during market engagement. Presently, APHA is open to a range of options. We are seeking to have new contracts commence in April 2027, with full service commencement on 1 September 2027.

Scope

Reference: P-36625
Total value: £500,000,000 excluding VAT
£600,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2037
Main category: services
CPV classifications: 85200000
77500000
03000000
75130000
77100000
77110000
77000000
Contract locations: North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure