Tender

Veterinary Services

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Tender

13 May 2026 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police is seeking to establish a contract for veterinary services, encompassing both planned and emergency treatment for police dogs and horses. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on veterinary services, identified by the CPV code 85200000. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, specifically below threshold. The deadline for tender submission is 10th June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027. The services will be provided within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services to partner with Northumbria Police. With a contract value of £110,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, although the opportunity is not tailored for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procurement method indicates a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses with experience in managing both planned and emergency veterinary care for large and small animals in the public sector to participate. This is an excellent opportunity for veterinary service providers looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Veterinary Services

Notice Description

Northumbria Police wish to establish a new contract for the provision of Veterinary services to include planned and emergency treatment for Police Dogs and Horses Additional information: All information relating to this opportunity is available to view and download from the Blue light portal Intend: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe9edc-4095-45f4-8107-ef20d048c271
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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