Tender

Equine Enforcement Services

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 11:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a contract opportunity titled "Equine Enforcement Services" under the public authority sub-central government category. The procurement process is being undertaken through an open procedure as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023. The tender, set in the UKG36 region, aims to procure services for managing the fly-grazing of horses with a single equine bailiff. Prospective contractors are expected to provide both reactive and targeted services, including animal transportation and care, starting on 1st May 2026, running through to 30th April 2029. Interested businesses should be aware of the tender period deadline on 24th February 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 13th February 2026. The available budget is set at £244,800 gross, valuing at £204,000 net in GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses equipped with expertise in animal husbandry and environmental services. Companies specialising in equine management or those capable of overseeing large-scale animal control and impounding services will find this project particularly suitable. With the bid evaluated on 65% quality, 5% social value, and 30% price, businesses that can demonstrate high standards in service provision while also offering competitive pricing will have an advantage. The strategic management of horses for public safety reasons is a priority, meaning experienced contractors with robust, responsive operational capabilities will be well-positioned to meet the council's demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equine Enforcement Services

Notice Description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is adopting a single-stage open procedure pursuant to Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA 2023") in order to procure The Provision of Reactive and Targeted Bailiff Service to control the Fly Grazing of Horses. DMBC aims to control the number of illegally grazed horses by appointing a single equine bailiff . The Contractor will provide a reactive service that can respond within a hour and a targeted and programmed service to arrange the impounding of large numbers of Horses/Ponies found loose or tethered on Council owned land including the public Highway. The Contractor will provide transportation of them to the service providers base where they will receive livery for a specified time depending on the different sections of legislation used to remove the animal(s), including all the veterinary care and farrier services where required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007965-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-08

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Reed
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384816702

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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