Article 19 and 24(2) of the Order. Deadline: 23 October 2026. 2 days to go.
Vet out-of-hours attestation to the CMA: 23 October deadline
If you provide out-of-hours cover to other practices, tell the CMA you comply with the out-of-hours contract rules by 11:59pm on 23 October 2026.
Applies to: businesses that supply out-of-hours services to other practices.
What the Order requires
- Contracts with client practices allow no more than 12 months' notice and carry no termination fees.
- Attestation submitted on the CMA web form by 11:59pm on 23 October 2026.
- Client practices written to by 23 December 2026.
How to fix it
- Submit the CMA out-of-hours attestation form now if this applies to you.
Sources
Check your whole website against the Order
Free red, amber and green report for every duty in the Order that can be checked from your website, plus the ones you confirm yourself. The checker opens in November 2026.
This is general information about the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026, not legal advice. Check the Order and the CMA's guidance before relying on it. Rules version 2026-10-21.1.