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title: "Body Detection Dog Services.Published for completeness, see description for details"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Body Detection Dog Services.Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43f06e71-e1b8-48a3-9074-8ad8422ccc87

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## Summary

The procurement process for Body Detection Dog Services was initiated by the Home Office, a key governmental department based in London, England. This contract, valued at £11,800,000, falls under the category of dog training services (CPV code 80512000). The tender was executed through an open procedure and was published for transparency purposes, although the award date was on 1 March 2015 and the contract period spans from 1 March 2015 to 28 February 2020. The location for service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 1 February 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in canine training and detection services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions. Companies that are experienced in providing trained detection dogs for security or law enforcement, as well as those with a proven track record in animal training, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The involvement of the Home Office indicates a robust procurement approach, favouring suppliers who can demonstrate reliability and proficiency in delivering specialised services.

## Notice

Body Detection Dog Services.This contract award predates the launch of this current version of Contracts Finder. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4338a9e8-f8e4-4446-8537-b948dc901740 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2015 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAGTAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4338a9e8-f8e4-4446-8537-b948dc901740

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4338a9e8-f8e4-4446-8537-b948dc901740
  19th February 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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