Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Competition Markets Authority
Competition and Markets Authority, The Cabot, 25 Cabot Square,
London
E14 4QZ
Contact
shauket ali
Telephone
+44 7386003
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PIN: Veterinary Experts panel
Reference number
PIN/VE/2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Prior Information notice: We are conducting early market engagement through a Prior Information Notice, on a contingency basis, to ensure that external expertise is available to support the Inquiry Group with its investigation should the CMA Board decide to make a reference and should we therefore launch a market investigation. In those circumstances, we would be seeking to establish a panel of Veterinary Experts who can be called upon to provide advice. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) may require up to 3 external advisers ‘referred to as ‘Veterinary Experts’ to provide advice to the CMA Inquiry Group conducting a market investigation into Veterinary Services for household pets in the UK. The experts would provide specialist input on veterinary matters, which would be a priority for ensuring that the Group understands the industry and in order to bolster the robustness of any analysis undertaken. The role of the Veterinary Experts would be to provide the Group with insight and analysis on matters relating to practicing as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Veterinary Surgeons
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot would cover those who have a good understanding of the business practices and day-to-day operation of vet practices, hospitals or referral centres, through experience from working as a veterinary surgeon in or with corporate and/or independently owned surgeries. Bidders for this lot would be required to demonstrate: Qualification as a registered Veterinary Surgeon, in possession of a veterinary degree. Recent experience as a practicing veterinary surgeon at a first opinion vet, referral centre or specialist hospital with the end of service.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please download and view the complete Prior information Notice on the Delta Portal
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Veterinary Nurses
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers those who have a good understanding of the business practices and day-to-day operation of vet practices, through experience from working as a veterinary nurse in or with corporate and/or independently owned surgeries. Bidders for this lot will be required to demonstrate: Qualification as a registered Veterinary Nurse, in possession of the required Higher or Further Education qualification. Experience as a practicing veterinary nurse at a first opinion vet for a minimum of five years with the end of service within the last two years (if no longer practicing). Desirable experience: Previous experience of a leadership position at a first opinion veterinary practice and/or experience of working with or for a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Previous experience of working in academia related to the veterinary sector.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please download and view the complete Prior information Notice on the Delta Portal
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 June 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please download and view the complete Prior information Notice on the Delta Portal. All responses to be submitted via the Message Centre in Delta. This PIN is subject to the CMA Board decision on whether to make a reference under s.131 of the EA02. The CMA is considering that, in the event that a Market Investigation Reference is made, expert advice may be necessary to support the Group.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Veterinary-services./3D6BT753ET
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3D6BT753ET
GO Reference: GO-2024514-PRO-26036049