Leeds-based Eville & Jones has secured a two-year tender valued at £43.4 million to supply Official Meat Control services in meat plants throughout England and Wales.
The contract, which is awarded by the Food Standards Agency, involves providing official veterinarians and meat hygiene inspectors, to ensure safe meat and protect animal welfare under EU and domestic regulations.
Eville & Jones says it is the leading provider of out-sourced official veterinary controls throughout Europe with its staff delivering audit, verification and enforcement services in relation to animal health, public health and animal welfare.
The tendered service will begin on March 27.