Tender

Provision of Veterinary Services

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

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Tender

29 Mar 2023 at 11:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has initiated a tender titled "Provision of Veterinary Services" in the services industry category. The procurement method for this open procedure involves the provision of veterinary services to the Police Dog Units for the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. The tender period ends on 28th April 2023, while the contract period spans from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2025. Businesses seeking to provide veterinary services meeting the specified requirements should consider applying within this timeframe.

This tender presents an opportunity for veterinary practices holding RCVS accreditation to engage in providing veterinary services to support the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. Businesses with experience in normal veterinary consultation, surgery, medication supply, and animal dental treatment are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses located ideally within a 2-hour travel distance of Cheshire and North Wales are encouraged to explore this opportunity to grow their operations and contribute to the delivery of essential services to the community.

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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 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 24/7/365 with the services identified in the specification identified in the RFQ operating across both geographical areas. For operational requirements, the veterinary practice must ideally be within one [1] hours travel but no more than two [2] hours of Cheshire and North Wales. This is an Online ITT - the requirements are set out in an Online Questionnaire. Supporting files can be found in the Documents Folder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208dada2-4569-4799-a5a2-ae25072d7c91
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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