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Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:53

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TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 14:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit," focusing on several key locations including Dundee and Edinburgh. The procurement, categorised under veterinary services, was conducted using an open procedure, allowing broad participation. Various lots were tendered across multiple locations with a focus on regions such as Inverness, Aberdeen, Larbert, and Edinburgh, with substantial vet provisions required for these Police Scotland Dog Units. The tender process included specific quality criteria such as 24/7 service requirements and sustainability practices. Contracts have been awarded to Parkside Veterinary Group Ltd for Dundee and to the University of Edinburgh for the Edinburgh location, with contracts signed on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale veterinary service providers capable of meeting rigorous service demands, including around-the-clock availability, community benefits, and fair work practices. Businesses specialising in comprehensive veterinary care that can offer priority attendance, annual vaccines, and continuity in records management would find these contracts advantageous. With substantial vet provisions requested across strategic Scottish locations, this tender aligns well with businesses that are equipped to handle public sector contracts, ensuring quality and cost-effective service delivery to Police Scotland's canine units.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit

Notice Description

There is a current requirement to re-tender and increase Vet provision for some of Police Scotland's Dog Units, namely - Inverness x 1 Vets Aberdeen x 2 Vets Dundee x 1 Vet Larbert x 2 Vets Edinburgh x 5 Vets

Lot Information

Dog Unit Vet Services - Inverness

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Inverness.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Larbert

Provision of Vet Services for Police Dogs in Larbert.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Edinburgh

Provision of Vet Services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Aberdeen

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Aberdeen.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Dundee

Provision of vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Dundee.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension period available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Parkside Veterinary Group Ltd

University of Edinburgh

Further Information

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