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title: "Provision of Veterinary Services (Dog Section)"
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# Provision of Veterinary Services (Dog Section)

Buyer: GWENT CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a080721-91a9-48a7-a4a8-25c6927c1ca6

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## Summary

The Gwent Constabulary is seeking a supplier for the Provision of Veterinary Services specifically for their Dog Section. This procurement falls under the services category in the veterinary field and is being conducted as part of an open procedure. The tender process was initiated on 14 March 2019, with submissions due by 3 April 2019. The resulting contract commenced on 14 October 2019 and will conclude on 13 October 2023, with a contract value set at £60,000. Gwent Police operates primarily in Mamhilad, Wales, utilising police dogs for various critical functions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for veterinary service providers, particularly those with expertise in handling and caring for trained police dogs, such as German Shepherds, Labradors, and Springer Spaniels. Firms with a strong background in law enforcement-related veterinary services, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the veterinary sector, would find this contract a suitable platform to enhance their business and possibly expand their operations within the public sector. The expertise required for this role could offer a competitive edge in future tenders related to animal care and law enforcement needs.

## Notice

Gwent Police are looking to appoint a supplier to provide veterinary services to the Dog Section. The aim of this Contract is to procure Veterinary Services on behalf of Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent. Gwent Police Dog Section operate throughout Gwent, with a central base in Mamhilad and the Police dogs are used in a variety of functions, including searching for wanted/missing persons, stolen property, human remains detection, hill search and rescue as well as assisting with explosive or drug detection or supporting firearms officers. Gwent Police Dog Section has approximately 25 dogs trained in general purpose and specialist functions. German Shepherd dogs carry out general purpose duties whilst Labradors and Springer Spaniels use their aptitude to search for and locate either drugs or explosives. Tenderers should note that Police dogs require special handling owing to their rigorous training. Additional information: This tender opportunity has been published on eTenderwales, please see the link below: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html The Tender Reference Number is: ITT_71685

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/889f3cf0-616c-4a0f-9948-83bc5ecc691b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 13 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | GWENT CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | CWMBRAN |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP44 2XJ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Llanyrafon |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT VETCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/889f3cf0-616c-4a0f-9948-83bc5ecc691b
- 14 Mar 2019 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391dec7b-1bf8-4af2-a356-31e58699f09b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/889f3cf0-616c-4a0f-9948-83bc5ecc691b
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391dec7b-1bf8-4af2-a356-31e58699f09b
  14th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

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