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title: "Veterinary Care for Merseyside Police Dogs"
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# Veterinary Care for Merseyside Police Dogs

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-478a1698-b14f-4afb-b848-e49bf62099f8

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Merseyside Police - Procurement Department for the tender titled "Veterinary Care for Merseyside Police Dogs." This opportunity falls under the veterinary services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is currently active and is set to close on 29th March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd June 2019 and will run for one year, concluding on 2nd June 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those with experience in caring for canine populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders would not only gain a long-term partnership with a key law enforcement agency but also enhance their reputation and market presence within the regional veterinary services sector.

## Notice

Merseyside Police has an establishment of approximately 65 - 70 working dogs that comprise of General Purpose Dogs (GP) and Specialist Search Dogs. The breeds used are generally German Shepherd Dogs, Belgian Malinois, Spaniels, Labradors, and crosses of these breeds, there are also puppies of the same breeds that are developed through Merseyside Police's Puppy Breeding Programme. This contract is to provide Veterinary Services to the dogs across the Merseyside area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebd0414-c826-4826-8ca8-ef01598312d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 2020 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 18:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebd0414-c826-4826-8ca8-ef01598312d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ebd0414-c826-4826-8ca8-ef01598312d5
  28th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27533&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseyside.police.uk

## Provenance

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