--- title: "Provision of Veterinary Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2019-04-12" --- # Provision of Veterinary Services Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6.json) ## Summary Cheshire Constabulary, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Veterinary Services" for its Police Dog Units, classified under veterinary services in the service industry. The contract, which is currently in the Tender stage, is set to commence on 1st June 2019 and will run for two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The tender submission deadline is 3rd May 2019. The service will cover the North West region of the United Kingdom, and interested veterinary practices must meet specific criteria including Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accreditation and proximity to Cheshire and North Wales. This tender presents significant opportunities for veterinary practices that specialise in animal care, particularly those experienced with police or working dogs. Businesses that can provide 24/7 services, emergency surgeries, and supply medications would be especially well-suited to participate. Given the nature of the services required, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on veterinary care may find this contract advantageous for growth and engagement in public sector contracts. ## Notice There is a requirement for Veterinary Services for the Police Dog Units for the Cheshire & North Wales Police 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 27/7/365 with the services identified in the specification identified in the RFQ operating across both geographical areas. Accessibility and proximity will be key factors in the evaluation process. For operational requirements, the veterinary practice must be within one [1] hours' travel of as much of Cheshire and North Wales as possible. This contract will commence on June 1st 2019. It is the intention to award the contract for a period of two [2] years with the option to extend for a further two [2] years in two [2] periods of [12] twelve months. The Alliance Dog Unit currently operates and maintains working dogs in the following categories: - General Purpose Patrol Dogs which are currently mainly German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and Dutch Herders are considered. These dogs are retired at 8 years old. - Specialist Search Dogs which are currently Springer Spaniels or Cocker Spaniels engaged in drugs or explosive search capabilities. These dogs are aged between 12 months and 10 years old. - Labradors or Labrador cross breeds operating in specialist search roles. These dogs are aged 18 months or over and all are likely to be retired before they are 10 years old. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3c0d96-d744-4e52-bc59-7ef97e20b870 | | 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 | 12 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2019 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3c0d96-d744-4e52-bc59-7ef97e20b870 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3c0d96-d744-4e52-bc59-7ef97e20b870 12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28118&B=BLUELIGHT All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 35249 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight. Please do not contact the buyer directly. - 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 35249 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75593c0f-2ecc-466c-bb5e-9d3d3a9ed6d6.json.