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14 Jun 2019 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Police, specifically their Procurement Department, has completed an open tender process for the provision of veterinary care services for their working dogs, which include breeds such as German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Spaniels. This contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 1st July 2019 and will conclude on 30th June 2020. The tender period ended on 29th March 2019, with the award date recorded as 14th June 2019. This procurement falls under the category of veterinary services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the veterinary services sector, particularly those with experience in animal care for working dogs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process supports their participation. Companies specialising in veterinary services, particularly those offering expertise in working dog health and welfare, will find this tender especially relevant for expanding their clientele within public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Veterinary Care for Merseyside Police Dogs

Notice Description

Merseyside Police has an establishment of approximately 65 - 70 working dogs that comprise of General Purpose Dogs (GP) and Specialist Search Dogs. The breeds used are generally German Shepherd Dogs, Belgian Malinois, Spaniels, Labradors, and crosses of these breeds, there are also puppies of the same breeds that are developed through Merseyside Police's Puppy Breeding Programme. This contract is to provide Veterinary Services to the dogs across the Merseyside area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae5bfa16-1f5a-4efb-9a8b-78678ec0957e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181ff857-c12f-47d2-904d-b30dc9322297
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Merseyside Police - Procurement Department
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 8JX
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Birch Veterinary Centre

Medivet

Rutland House Surgery Ltd

The Liverpool Vets

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