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TenderAmendment

05 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Tender

13 May 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police is seeking to establish a contract for veterinary services that cater to both planned and emergency treatments for police dogs and horses. This opportunity is within the service industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The current tender stage involves an amendment to the process, with a tender end date updated to 18 June 2026. The contract is valued at £110,000 and is set to run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, tailoring specifically to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses providing veterinary services, especially those equipped to handle emergency care. The open nature of the procedure allows a broad range of small and medium enterprises to engage, promoting competitive bidding processes. Businesses proficient in handling animal health emergencies and those familiar with contractual work with law enforcement agencies in the public sector stand to benefit significantly from participating in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-553f41de-a539-4876-bb92-274ec3fb08da
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
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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