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title: "Equine Farrier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30fd5616-f207-4484-bc01-4b4514bbc785"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2019-11-01"
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# Equine Farrier Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30fd5616-f207-4484-bc01-4b4514bbc785

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is currently seeking tenders for an "Equine Farrier Service" as part of their active procurement process. This service falls under the agricultural services category and is specifically focused on animal husbandry and veterinary services. The tender is set to close on 29th November 2019, with the contract period commencing from 30th November and ending on 1st December 2019. The delivery addresses include various locations across the UK as well as certain British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in farrier services, veterinary care, and equine management to expand their operations. Suitable competitors would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in animal husbandry, particularly those with experience working with police or mounted units. By securing this contract, businesses could not only enhance their visibility within the public sector but also establish long-term partnerships with law enforcement agencies.

## Notice

GMP are seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Equine Farrier Service. The Mounted Unit of GMP has an establishment of approximately 20 horses, stabled at the Hough End Centre in South Manchester. The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the horses are required to work a variety of shifts. On average, the horses work undersaddle 2-4 hours a day, 6 days a week, mainly walking on roads. They are predominantly hunter types and stand between 16.2hh and 17.3hh. The diet of the horses is roughage based, consisting of haylage, alfalfa and a balancer. They are predominantly stabled on rubber mats with a shallow layer of bedding, which is currently chopped rape straw, and with minimal access to turnout.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e629391f-d716-48b7-a52a-ecd6926217fa |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e629391f-d716-48b7-a52a-ecd6926217fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e629391f-d716-48b7-a52a-ecd6926217fa
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30643&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

## Provenance

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