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2026 Tender - The Supply of Feed, Forage, Hay and Stable Requisites for MPS Stables

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

08 Jun 2026 at 09:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is preparing for a tender titled "2026 Tender - The Supply of Feed, Forage, Hay and Stable Requisites for MPS Stables." This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement exercise scheduled to conclude by 19th June 2026. The procurement involves supplying goods necessary for the care of police horses, including feed, forage, bedding, and stable requisites, across several Metropolitan Police Service sites in London, primarily focusing on Great Scotland Yard, Hyde Park, and the Mounted Training Establishment at Imber Court. The procurement, governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023, considers the use of the Competitive Flexible Procedure and aims to gather insights on supplier capability and delivery models. The contract period is planned from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural products, animal feedstuffs, and stable supplies, offering a substantial contract value of up to £1,920,000 GBP. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs capable of meeting the operational needs of police horses through consistent and reliable supply chains. Businesses with innovative solutions for delivery models and pricing strategies that enhance cost-efficiency and sustainability of supply will find this tender advantageous. Participating in the preliminary market engagement exercise via the Coupa Procurement Portal before the deadline will provide valuable insights into the requirements and expectations, setting the foundation for successful participation in this lucrative tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 Tender - The Supply of Feed, Forage, Hay and Stable Requisites for MPS Stables

Notice Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a forthcoming procurement for the supply and delivery of feed, forage, bedding and stable requisites for the Mounted Branch. The Mounted Branch operates across three sites-Great Scotland Yard, Hyde Park and the Mounted Training Establishment (Imber Court)-supporting approximately 60 horses. The requirement includes the provision of goods necessary for the day-to-day care and welfare of operational police horses, including: Forage (e.g. hay and haylage) Feed and nutritional supplements Bedding materials Stable requisites, including general equipment and consumables used in stable operations Deliveries will be required across all sites, with higher volumes anticipated at Imber Court. The Authority is considering both regular weekly deliveries and reduced-frequency, higher-volume deliveries where operationally feasible. This market engagement exercise is intended to gather information on supplier capability, delivery models, pricing structures and potential efficiencies to inform and shape the procurement approach. The MPS is currently considering the use of the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 for the forthcoming procurement.

Planning Information

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the forthcoming procurement. Suppliers wishing to participate should access the engagement via the Coupa Procurement Portal using the following link: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice Once logged in, suppliers should locate the relevant sourcing event and download the Market Engagement Questionnaire, which is provided as a Word document within the event. Suppliers are required to complete the questionnaire in full, ensuring responses are clear and sufficiently detailed to demonstrate capability, delivery approach and pricing structure. The completed document must then be uploaded and submitted via the "Place a Bid" functionality within the Coupa portal by the stated deadline. Any clarification questions should be submitted via the messaging facility within the Coupa event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a496
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053643-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Additional Buyers

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
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
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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