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Specialist and emergency treatment for police horses

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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13 Apr 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, culminates in a contract awarded on 13th April 2026 for specialist and emergency treatment services for police horses. The contract, categorized under veterinary services, involves the LIPHOOK EQUINE HOSPITAL LIMITED as the supplier and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. This direct procurement method, undertaken without competition, is below the threshold and pertains to services in the City of London area, UK.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in veterinary services, particularly those familiar with equine health, to collaborate and grow through subcontracting or partnerships. Although the procurement is complete, businesses that can provide specialised veterinary care may consider networking with involved parties, such as the awarded supplier, to explore potential subcontracting opportunities or similar future tenders in the equine healthcare sector within the public safety domain.

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Notice Title

Specialist and emergency treatment for police horses

Notice Description

Specialist and emerency treatment for City of London Police horses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIPHOOK EQUINE HOSPITAL

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