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Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs

Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 15:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 10:11

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside has initiated an active tender process for the provision of veterinary services, specifically targeted towards their police dogs as well as emergency treatments for non-police dogs. This procurement, listed under the title "Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs," is conducted through an open procurement method and targets the veterinary services industry. The procurement spans multiple regions, including Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, and St Helens & Knowsley, with a gross contract value of £240,000. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by the deadline of 9th July 2026. Additionally, the contract period begins on 17th August 2026 and can potentially extend up to 16th August 2030, pending renewal options.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the veterinary services sector, especially those capable of delivering quality care in emergency and non-emergency situations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability for such businesses. With up to three lots available per supplier, this contract presents a diverse opportunity for businesses to expand their client base and service offerings across several regions in the UK. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality and social value alongside price, which could point towards favourable conditions for innovative and socially responsible businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs

Notice Description

Provision of general and emergency Veterinary Care & Services for Merseyside Police Dogs. In addition to the treatment of Police Dogs there may be a requirement to take "Non Police Dogs" to veterinary centres for emergency treatment.

Lot Information

Liverpool

Veterinary Services for Liverpool

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Wirral

Veterinary Services for Wirral Area

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Sefton

Veterinary Services for Sefton Area

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

St Helens & Knowsley

Veterinary Services for St Helens & Knowsley Area

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053897-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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