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title: "Equine Veterinary Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Equine Veterinary Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35721a09-ee7e-454d-be2c-618546b1110c

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is seeking bids for the contract titled "Equine Veterinary Service," which falls under the category of veterinary services. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals accepted until 20 March 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 16 June 2020 and run until 15 June 2025, with a total budget of £130,000. The location for delivery of services is primarily in Manchester, specifically at the Hough End Centre where the Mounted Unit is based.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for veterinary service providers, particularly those specialising in equine health and care. Businesses that focus on veterinary services, including those with experience in managing the health and welfare of working horses, would be well-suited to compete. Given the ongoing operational needs of the Mounted Unit, successful bidders can expect a long-term engagement that allows for continued growth and the potential to establish a lasting partnership with a prominent public authority.

## Notice

GMP are seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Equine Veterinary advice and treatment 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/35ac618e-16e6-4547-84c4-eb65bd3936c6 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ac618e-16e6-4547-84c4-eb65bd3936c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ac618e-16e6-4547-84c4-eb65bd3936c6
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32163&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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