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AHVLA hosts event for potential suppliers of postmortem services
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Supplier day offers a forum for providers to learn more about requirements

Potential suppliers of postmortem examination services have the opportunity to attend a "supplier day" to share views and learn more about the AHVLA's requirements.

In December last year, the agency announced that seven of its 14 postmortem facilities across England and Wales were set to close during 2014, with another to cease procedures in 2015.

Postmortem examinations carried out for the purpose of disease surveillance will be outsourced to third-party suppliers, who will be selected on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

According to the AHVLA, the supplier day will provide an opportunity to share industry insights, opinions and gain feedback which may be used to shape the proposition before procurement of a supplier begins.

A maximum of three representatives from each organisation may register for the event, which takes place at the agency's offices in Weybridge on January 29, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The deadline for "expressions of interest" to attend the event is January 22.

Information from the supplier day, including presentation materials and question and answer sessions will be shared via Defra's e-tendering system "Bravo". The system can also be sued to submit further comments, suggestions, questions or feedback after the event.

Contact Helen Tillett to register for the supplier day.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.