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title: "Provision of Veterinary Services"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE"
published: "2023-06-29"
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# Provision of Veterinary Services

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47a6603c-c2de-49e9-bf57-56039d983e27

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## Summary

The Cheshire Constabulary, on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, has awarded a contract for the provision of Veterinary Services. The contract, valued at £14,000 GBP, covers services such as veterinary consultations, surgeries, medication supply, and animal dental treatment. The contract period runs from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026, with the tender closing on April 28, 2023.

This procurement offers opportunities for veterinary practices that are RCVS accredited and hold specific qualifications to provide services to the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. Businesses in the veterinary services industry, particularly those with experience in small animal hospitals and emergency care, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract requires practices to be within a maximum of two hours travel from Cheshire and North Wales, catering to the operational needs of the alliance.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACTS AWARD NOTICE There is a requirement for Veterinary Services for the Police Dog Units for the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. Veterinary Practices are required to be a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accredited practice with small animal hospital status. The Veterinary Service will need to cover four prime areas: - Normal veterinary consultation, minor treatment and referrals - Surgery, to include overnight accommodation of animals where appropriate - The supply of medication and associated veterinary care products - Animal dental treatment. All practitioners providing the services must be experienced and hold a minimum of at least one of the following appropriate qualifications: Veterinary Surgeons MRCVS (Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) or, BVM & S (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Science) or, BVSC (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) Veterinary Nurses All nurses must either be training for or hold a Veterinary Nurse Certificate (V.N.) There is a requirement for a contract to cover the Alliances' requirements where the Veterinary Practices will cover 24/7/365 with the services identified in the specification identified in the RFQ operating across both geographical areas. For operational requirements, the veterinary practice must ideally be within one [1] hours travel but no more than two [2] hours of Cheshire and North Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38951db1-3769-4114-82c8-b4f7200dd3ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLOWS VETERINARY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38951db1-3769-4114-82c8-b4f7200dd3ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38951db1-3769-4114-82c8-b4f7200dd3ed
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=61924&B=BLUELIGHT
  All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 67943 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  All contact should be via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 67943

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

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