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Physiotherapy to Military Working Horses Tender Notice

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Dec 2025 at 08:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 13:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at Army HQ, Monxton Road, Andover, United Kingdom, conducted an open procurement process to provide physiotherapy services for Military Working Horses. The tender titled "Physiotherapy to Military Working Horses Tender Notice" falls under the services category, specifically involving physiotherapy services, horse riding school services, and related areas for horses. The final award was completed on 20 January 2026, following a contract signed on 12 January 2026. The procurement process was below the threshold for open competition, with services to be provided by Anna Johnson & Associates Chartered Physiotherapists. The contract is set to run from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029, with services delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically benefiting the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

This tender opens valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary physiotherapy, particularly those experienced with large animals and military contexts. Businesses affiliated with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Practice (ACPAT) were particularly well-suited to apply due to the specific needs outlined in the tender. The procurement reflects a niche yet impactful market for companies able to provide expert rehabilitative care for military horses. Such opportunities can grow business portfolios by allowing companies to work with a reputable client in central government and build relationships within high-stakes settings of military operations, thus expanding their service offerings and achieving greater industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physiotherapy to Military Working Horses Tender Notice

Notice Description

Painful and debilitating musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and diseases are an inevitable consequence of the impact, intensity and frequency of the duties and high-risk training required of Military Working Horses (MWHs), and the duration of service they are generally expected to achieve. They are deleterious to welfare and output, and severe or prolonged cases can result in early termination of service. MWHs in pain are more likely to cause injury to Service Personnel (SP). Physiotherapy is fundamental to the prevention of injury, and to the restoration of normal movement and function following injury, thereby reducing the outflow of trained MWHs. This requirement is for the provision by a member or members of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Practice (ACPAT) of rehabilitative services to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) and King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (KTRHA) Veterinary Departments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004609-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

80513000 - Horse riding school services

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£156,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£156,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Anna Johnson & Associates Chartered Physiotherapists

Further Information

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