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title: "Equine Veterinary Service"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Equine Veterinary Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d266e5f-171e-4ddb-b650-a420f62b37a0

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is currently seeking proposals for the provision of Equine Veterinary Services, which involves providing veterinary advice and treatment for their Mounted Unit, comprising approximately 20 horses stabled at the Hough End Centre in South Manchester. This open tender process was published on 1st November 2019, with submissions due by 29th November 2019. The contract, valued at £130,000, is classified under veterinary services (CPV 85200000) and will commence on 16th June 2020, continuing until 25th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for veterinary service providers, especially those with expertise in equine care and treatment. Businesses specialising in veterinary services, particularly SMEs with a focus on equine health, will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging with this procurement process not only allows for direct involvement with a public authority but also serves to enhance a company's portfolio and reputation within the equine veterinary sector.

## Notice

GMP are seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Equine Veterinary advice and treatment service. The Mounted Unit of GMP has an establishment of approximately 20 horses, stabled at the Hough End Centre in South Manchester. The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the horses are required to work a variety of shifts. On average, the horses work undersaddle 2-4 hours a day, 6 days a week, mainly walking on roads. They are predominantly hunter types and stand between 16.2hh and 17.3hh. The diet of the horses is roughage based, consisting of haylage, alfalfa and a balancer. They are predominantly stabled on rubber mats with a shallow layer of bedding, which is currently chopped rape straw, and with minimal access to turnout.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886f8045-a099-4a26-a1a9-1f6e6546bf6b |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2020 - 25 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886f8045-a099-4a26-a1a9-1f6e6546bf6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886f8045-a099-4a26-a1a9-1f6e6546bf6b
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30645&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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