This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 14:26

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of a contracted livery yard service for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. This service involves delivering the necessary animal husbandry and exercise required to maintain Military Working Horses at full livery and at grass rest, totalling 60 horses. The contract was awarded to Lakeside Equestrian Centre Limited under an open procedure. The contract period starts on 5th October 2026 and ends on 4th October 2028, with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals. The contract, which falls under the defence and security special regime, was initially advertised with an end date for tender submissions on 29th June 2026, and the final award was completed by 30th July 2026. The procurement process is categorized under services, specifically horse riding school services, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in equestrian services, particularly in providing high-quality livery services and horse care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lakeside Equestrian Centre Limited are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the niche requirements and the focused expertise needed to meet the contract specifications. Businesses looking to grow in the defence sector by offering specialised animal care services would find opportunities in similar tenders, allowing them to leverage their expertise in equestrian management while fulfilling a vital role in supporting military operations. The open procurement process also encourages broader competition, thereby increasing the chances for more businesses to participate and expand their service offerings to government contracts.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT

Notice Description

PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT - deliver the associated animal husbandry and exercise necessary to maintain Military Working Horses at full livery and at grass rest (60 in total)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three One Year Options or part thereof

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

80513000 - Horse riding school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,525,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKESIDE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

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