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title: "Supply of Dog Food"
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# Supply of Dog Food

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e65b167-62a7-4251-baed-890b40bd1bb5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice in England has completed a procurement process for the supply of complete dry dog food, specifically for Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). This contract, which was procured through an open procedure above the threshold, is valued at £6,515,000 and will span from 11 April 2022 to 15 May 2026. The contract's objective is to provide nutritional food for operational working dogs engaged in various activities, with other government departments and police forces also able to utilise this agreement. The procurement was initiated prior to the tender period that ended on 1 March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pet food products, particularly those that can cater to the diverse dietary needs of various dog breeds. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in providing high-quality, specialized dog nutrition products may particularly benefit from this contract, alongside larger suppliers in the pet food industry, such as Nestle Purina Petcare and Crown Pet Foods Ltd, who were awarded the contract. Engaging in this procurement can help suppliers expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with government entities.

## Notice

Within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has a national requirement for the supply of complete dry dog foods. This is to feed operational working dogs deployed for various patrol and searching activities. The Authority purchases a wide range of dry dog food suitable for various breeds of dog with different lifecycle and sensitivity needs. It is important to maintain health, vitality and performance levels during their operational life. Other government's departments and police forces will also utilise this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,515,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,515,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CROWN PET FOODS; NESTLE PURINA PETCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15713000 - Pet food

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2022 at 07:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405
- 12 Apr 2022 at 08:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405
- 12 Apr 2022 at 08:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405
- 11 Apr 2022 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405
- 11 Apr 2022 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19f03a71-3976-4e9e-98c3-68941cc11405
  19th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e21267a3-b4fe-4801-8169-f19b25d06c3a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21e7a9ef-7a7a-4ef6-a1d4-1a455650cc60
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