Planning

Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and Chief Constable for Merseyside have issued a planned procurement notice for the provision of veterinary services for police dogs, including both general and emergency care. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with an estimated gross contract value of £300,000, slated for delivery across various areas within Merseyside such as Wirral, Sefton, St Helens & Knowsley, and Liverpool. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure method, targeting services that require expertise in veterinary care (CPV code: 85200000). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 13 April 2026 and the award period concluding on 23 April 2026, with services commencing on 7 May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in veterinary services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide both high-quality treatment and competitive pricing. The procurement is divided into four geographical lots, providing multiple opportunities for providers to compete within specific regions. Companies with expertise in emergency veterinary care would be especially well-suited for this contract, as the contract extends to non-police dogs requiring emergency treatment. With a focus on quality, including social value, as well as competitive cost, this tender can help bolster the profile and reach of participating veterinary service providers through extension options up to 2030.

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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

Wirral Area

Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the Wirral area of Merseyside.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Sefton

Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the Sefton area of Merseyside.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

St Helens & Knowsley

Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the St Helens & Knowsley areas of Merseyside.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Liverpool

Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the Liverpool area of Merseyside.

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014614-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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