Veterinary Services for Animal Education and Control
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Hamilton City Council invites proposals from veterinary service providers with the personnel, facilities, systems and service resilience needed to provide safe, humane, timely and reliable veterinary services for Animal Education and Control. Scope The required service includes: 24-hour emergency veterinary support At least two scheduled visits each week to the Animal Education and Control Centre, with timing agreed with Council Urgent clinic appointments within two hours on business days, unless otherwise agreed Assessment, triage and treatment of animals Vaccination, microchipping and desexing Treatment of illness and injury Euthanasia where clinically appropriate and authorised Accurate and secure animal health records Monthly service reporting and itemised invoicing Suitable backup, referral and business-continuity arrangements Contractor Requirements Council is looking for a provider offering strong clinical and animal-welfare practices, suitably qualified and available personnel, accessible facilities, reliable emergency and backup arrangements, clear communication, accurate reporting and good public value. Mandatory Requirements Professional authority to provide veterinary services Core service availability Specified insurance Completion of the required declarations Instructions to Tenderers Proposals will be evaluated using weighted attributes covering service methodology and animal welfare, personnel and professional capability, facilities and service resilience, relevant organisational experience, Economic Benefit, Local Participation and price. Enquiries Contact: Carl Merritt Phone: 0275656646
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