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title: "Purchase of Labradors for National Dog Team"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Purchase of Labradors for National Dog Team

Buyer: ATAMIS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f3562de-7510-4b79-bf3d-69b37d3b4cb5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ATAMIS LTD as the contracting authority, focusing on the purchase of Labradors intended for training as Border Force Detector Dogs for the National Dog Team. This tender operates under the services category, specifically dog training services, with a procurement stage confirmed as complete. The contract period spans from 22nd March 2021 to 22nd March 2024, following a direct procurement method characterised as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 21st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the procurement of training services for working dogs, particularly those experienced in animal training and procurement processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this space, especially those specialising in canine training services. Participation in this niche market can foster growth, given the strategic importance of detector dogs in security operations.

## Notice

Purchase of Labradors Bell and Bess to be trained as Border Force Detector Dogs for the National Dog Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628db5c4-d31a-412b-95bd-16f866ad75fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 22 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| 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 | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT19 4RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Cheriton |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOG DETECTIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628db5c4-d31a-412b-95bd-16f866ad75fd
- 9 Jun 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e9b10d-c2b7-4bc7-9435-5ea0c591a8a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628db5c4-d31a-412b-95bd-16f866ad75fd
  6th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e9b10d-c2b7-4bc7-9435-5ea0c591a8a8
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R2sE/9QcgyoPEKWYz5_zSyTsQHpZ1sVgJwUrkSIQo34D4DYI
  Redacted Purchase Order - Dog Detectives

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