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title: "Recovery of Loose, Stray and Abandoned Horses"
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# Recovery of Loose, Stray and Abandoned Horses

Buyer: YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b27b83a-a9d8-4993-aac3-d61bd1f82d36

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Yorkshire and Humber Police Procurement (Y&HPP) awarding a contract titled "Recovery of Loose, Stray and Abandoned Horses" within the transport services industry category. The contract, valued at £272,000, commenced on 19th August 2017 and will run until 18th August 2021. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the tender stage was completed on 3rd April 2017, prior to the award notice published on 13th September 2017. The service will be provided primarily in Wakefield, but also encompasses a wide coverage area, including British Overseas Territories and the rest of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in animal transport and recovery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is designed to facilitate competition among diverse providers. Companies with expertise in handling animals and a capability for rapid response will be particularly well-suited to meet the requirements of this contract, potentially allowing them to extend their operational scope and establish fruitful relationships with law enforcement agencies.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire have awarded a contract to an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway 24/7, 365(6) days a year. The recovered horses will be transported to a secure location and where possible returned to their owners, should the owner be identified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62271eb4-9c45-4650-bac2-3c4291af7a44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,000 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP) |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 1DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE HORSE RECOVERY OPERATOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 21:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62271eb4-9c45-4650-bac2-3c4291af7a44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62271eb4-9c45-4650-bac2-3c4291af7a44
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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