Tender

Provision of Veterinary Services

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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Tender

12 Apr 2019 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire Constabulary, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Veterinary Services" for its Police Dog Units, classified under veterinary services in the service industry. The contract, which is currently in the Tender stage, is set to commence on 1st June 2019 and will run for two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The tender submission deadline is 3rd May 2019. The service will cover the North West region of the United Kingdom, and interested veterinary practices must meet specific criteria including Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accreditation and proximity to Cheshire and North Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for veterinary practices that specialise in animal care, particularly those experienced with police or working dogs. Businesses that can provide 24/7 services, emergency surgeries, and supply medications would be especially well-suited to participate. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on veterinary care may find this contract advantageous for growth and engagement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Veterinary Services

Notice Description

There is a requirement for Veterinary Services for the Police Dog Units for the Cheshire & North Wales Police Alliance. Veterinary Practices are required to be a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accredited practice with small animal hospital status. The Veterinary Service will need to cover four prime areas: - Normal veterinary consultation, minor treatment and referrals - Surgery, to include overnight accommodation of animals where appropriate - The supply of medication and associated veterinary care products - Animal dental treatment All practitioners providing the services must be experienced and hold a minimum of at least one of the following appropriate qualifications: Veterinary Surgeons MRCVS (Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) or, BVM & S (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Science) or, BVSC (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) Veterinary Nurses All nurses must either be training for or hold a Veterinary Nurse Certificate (V.N.) There is a requirement for a contract to cover the Alliances' requirements where the Veterinary Practices will cover 27/7/365 with the services identified in the specification identified in the RFQ operating across both geographical areas. Accessibility and proximity will be key factors in the evaluation process. For operational requirements, the veterinary practice must be within one [1] hours' travel of as much of Cheshire and North Wales as possible. This contract will commence on June 1st 2019. It is the intention to award the contract for a period of two [2] years with the option to extend for a further two [2] years in two [2] periods of [12] twelve months. The Alliance Dog Unit currently operates and maintains working dogs in the following categories: - General Purpose Patrol Dogs which are currently mainly German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and Dutch Herders are considered. These dogs are retired at 8 years old. - Specialist Search Dogs which are currently Springer Spaniels or Cocker Spaniels engaged in drugs or explosive search capabilities. These dogs are aged between 12 months and 10 years old. - Labradors or Labrador cross breeds operating in specialist search roles. These dogs are aged 18 months or over and all are likely to be retired before they are 10 years old.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3c0d96-d744-4e52-bc59-7ef97e20b870
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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 4-5 years
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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
Sandra Sumner
Contact Email
sandra.sumner@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1606366838

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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