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title: "Veterinary Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78abd762-8317-4867-89d3-d544cb9f2e0d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Veterinary Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78abd762-8317-4867-89d3-d544cb9f2e0d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Veterinary Services" is currently in the planning stage, overseen by Northumbria Police. This contract aims to provide veterinary care, including both planned and emergency treatment, for the police's dogs and horses. The services will be required in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement budget of £100,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027. This open procedure, which is below the threshold, signals that all procurement details and updates will be accessible via the Bluelight Portal Intend. Key timelines indicate that the budget covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026, with a future notice date scheduled for 13th May 2026.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly those that can handle emergency care scenarios and operate within the North East. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-positioned for this opportunity due to their potential suitability as outlined in the procurement documents. The nature of the services required suggests a steady demand over the contract term, allowing businesses to establish or expand their service offerings to a public sector organisation. Interested parties should consider the specific requirements and timelines detailed in the procurement notice to align their proposals accordingly.

## Notice

Northumbria Police are looking to establish a new contract for the Provision of Veterinary Services, to cover planned and emergency treatment of its Police dogs and horses. Additional information: All details relating to this opportunity are available to view by registering on the Bluelight Portal Intend: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f748197-30c3-418a-9c73-fa6c982f568c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f748197-30c3-418a-9c73-fa6c982f568c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f748197-30c3-418a-9c73-fa6c982f568c
  13th May 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

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