Planning

Veterinary Services

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Veterinary Services" is currently in the planning stage, overseen by Northumbria Police. This contract aims to provide veterinary care, including both planned and emergency treatment, for the police's dogs and horses. The services will be required in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement budget of £100,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027. This open procedure, which is below the threshold, signals that all procurement details and updates will be accessible via the Bluelight Portal Intend. Key timelines indicate that the budget covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026, with a future notice date scheduled for 13th May 2026.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those that can handle emergency care scenarios and operate within the North East. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-positioned for this opportunity due to their potential suitability as outlined in the procurement documents. The nature of the services required suggests a steady demand over the contract term, allowing businesses to establish or expand their service offerings to a public sector organisation. Interested parties should consider the specific requirements and timelines detailed in the procurement notice to align their proposals accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Veterinary Services

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are looking to establish a new contract for the Provision of Veterinary Services, to cover planned and emergency treatment of its Police dogs and horses. Additional information: All details relating to this opportunity are available to view by registering on the Bluelight Portal Intend: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78abd762-8317-4867-89d3-d544cb9f2e0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f748197-30c3-418a-9c73-fa6c982f568c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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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