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title: "Procurement of a copper flat coat retriever for the National Dog Team"
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# Procurement of a copper flat coat retriever for the National Dog Team

Buyer: ATAMIS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-895a335f-ae87-449b-9f67-0fa61263a19d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ATAMIS LTD, a contracting authority based in Folkestone, UK, seeking suppliers for a specialised training service for the Border Force National Dog Team. The tender, titled "Procurement of a copper flat coat retriever for the National Dog Team," falls within the industry category of dog training services (CPV 80512000). The contract has already been awarded to Higgscroft Gundogs, with the contract period running from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2023. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action, and the tender period concluded on 31st December 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in specialised animal training and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can deliver trained dogs meeting specific Border Force standards, or those able to provide complementary services within dog training, would be well-positioned to benefit from future contracts or collaborations within this sector. The ongoing relationship established through this contract may lead to further opportunities within government procurement for similar services.

## Notice

The Border Force National Dog team require specialist dogs to be trained as Border Force Dogs. NDT have recently expanded and the demand for dogs is high, particularly to meet our training needs and standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969a1bd1-2454-4cad-8396-264bb6ce07fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | 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 | HIGGSCROFT GUNDOGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969a1bd1-2454-4cad-8396-264bb6ce07fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969a1bd1-2454-4cad-8396-264bb6ce07fc
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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