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title: "Provision of Veterinary Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS POLICE"
published: "2020-07-08"
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# Provision of Veterinary Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14b2d9ad-15ad-4987-9365-2592cfdd2c88

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## Summary

The West Midlands Police is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Veterinary Services," aimed at providing veterinary care for police dogs in their custody. This procurement falls under the health services category, specifically within the veterinary services classification. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10 August 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 December 2020, initially lasting for two years, with a potential extension of up to 36 months. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for veterinary service providers, particularly those specialising in animal healthcare and welfare, to expand their operations by partnering with a prominent law enforcement agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the contract's suitability for their capabilities. Businesses with experience in providing veterinary services for canines or those involved in animal health solutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

West Midlands Police (WMP) has the requirement for the provision of veterinary care for any Police dogs owned by WMP or dogs within its care. It is envisaged that this will be awarded to a single supplier to commence on the 1st December 2020 and shall be awarded for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further period of up to 36 months. Further details and requirements can be found within the Tender document and associated appendices. Tenderers are required to complete all the necessary sections as part of their tender submission and in addition any submission in respect to their Social Value Bid is submitted via an external portal as detailed in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff2c51f-091d-405b-ba24-ece46a7f861c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS POLICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2020 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff2c51f-091d-405b-ba24-ece46a7f861c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff2c51f-091d-405b-ba24-ece46a7f861c
  8th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33546&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40400
  User / Company

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