Veterinary Delivery Partnership - Livestock testing in England & Wales

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The first generation Veterinary Delivery Partnership (VDP) contracts were implemented in April 2015, and the Authority intends to build upon the success of the first generation contracts. Suppliers will be appointed to six (6) Geographical Regions across England and Wales to deliver: a) SERVICE A - TUBERCULIN TESTING OF BOVINE AND NON-BOVINE ANIMALS: A Fully Managed Service (FMS) for the provision of TB testing services within a specific Geographical Region; b) SERVICE B - ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES: A FMS for the provision of Additional Veterinary Services (including Cymorth TB in Wales) that are appropriately delivered by local veterinary practices within a specific Geographical Region; c) SERVICE C - EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES: Provision of critical resource support within GB to enhance the national capability to respond to animal disease outbreaks and other emergencies.