Provision of Animal Health & Welfare Services
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
6 October 2026
28 days remaining
Published
3 September 2026
Type
Services
Overview
Animal Health & Welfare Services Contract 2026 Response deadline (UK time):
06/10/2026 12:00:00 CPV codes:
77000000-0 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultu 77500000-5 Animal husbandry services
Additional details
85000000-9 Health and social work services 85200000-1 Veterinary services
Buyer: City of York Council
West Offices, Station Rise YO1 6GA
York United Kingdom
Published notices Contract Notice (CTM public site) | 03/09/2026 16:32
AI Analysis
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York City Council is looking for a supplier to deliver animal health and welfare services, covering veterinary care and animal husbandry, for council‑owned or managed animals.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide veterinary services (diagnosis, treatment, preventive care) for council animals
- Carry out animal welfare inspections and monitoring
- Deliver animal husbandry support such as feeding, breeding management and health record keeping
- Supply any required equipment or medicines as specified in the contract
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the CPV codes – they show the main categories (agricultural, animal husbandry and veterinary services) which help you confirm you have the right expertise
- 2Look for sections titled ‘Scope of Work’, ‘Deliverables’ and ‘Performance Standards’ – these will detail the exact services the council expects
- 3Note the response deadline (06/10/2026 12:00) and any mandatory submission format – late or incorrectly formatted bids are rejected
- 4Identify any mandatory certifications (e.g., veterinary registration) that may be required in the full documents even if not listed here
- 5Watch out for social‑value or local‑supply clauses that often appear in council contracts and can affect scoring
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local veterinary practice or animal‑care provider to meet capacity requirements and strengthen your bid
- Highlight any community or animal‑welfare initiatives you run – councils often award extra points for social value
- If the contract is large, consider forming a consortium to share risk and bring together complementary expertise
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Key Dates
Published
3 September 2026
Submission deadline
6 October 2026
Notice type
Contract Notice
Source
council:barnsley-council
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