AwardedAwarded 6 March 2026
National Co-ordinator & Delivery Lead for a Badger Vaccination Field Force
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Central government
In brief
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs awarded this contract to Farmcare Solutions Ltd on 6 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £15,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 9 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Authority (Defra) requires an organisation to co-ordinate and deliver badger Vaccination Services in the High Risk and Edge Areas of England. Vaccination Services will be required within specific bTB “Clusters”, to be determined by epidemiological experts from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Farmcare Solutions Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | £15,158,014 | 9 March 2026 to 8 March 2030 |
| Farmcare Solutions Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | £15,158,014 | Awarded 23 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 060883-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 016564-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 021458-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 060883-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 10 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.