Tender

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:24

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is overseeing a re-tender to expand the provision of veterinary services for its police dog units across several locations in Scotland, including Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Larbert, and Edinburgh. The tender, titled "Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit," falls under the services category, specifically veterinary services (CPV code 85200000). This tender is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement procedure. Prospective bidders must note that the deadline for submission has been extended to 17th December 2025, at 12:00 PM. The procurement process follows legal basis CELEX 32014L0024 and requires bids to be submitted electronically.

The tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for veterinary service providers capable of meeting high-quality standards and offering a 24/7 service. The award criteria include aspects such as available services, priority attendance, and sustainability, among others. Businesses with a focus on these areas, as well as those offering competitive pricing for core and out-of-hours services, are well-placed to succeed. Additionally, the contract includes options for a 12-month extension, presenting a potential long-term engagement opportunity. Suitable bidders will need to ensure that all veterinary surgeons involved are registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, ensuring compliance with professional licensing requirements.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074864-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.quirk2@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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

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