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title: "Equine Farrier Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Equine Farrier Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f568dd8-4ef1-4556-9a47-57e14939dde0

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Equine Farrier Service", classified under the agricultural services industry. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2025, following an open procedure for tendering. The buying organisation is located in Manchester, with the tender period concluding on 29th November 2019. The awarded contract has a total value of £95,000, and significant service provision details include accommodating a Mounted Unit with approximately 20 horses.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the veterinary and animal husbandry sectors, particularly those specialised in farrier services. Smaller enterprises and SMEs, especially those with experience in agricultural or equine-related services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar upcoming tenders. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance their business portfolio but also promote sustainable growth through long-term partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

GMP are seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Equine Farrier 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/6e5a6c16-3404-4ec7-93ad-3fb14c375d89 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTON FORGE FARRIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77500000 - Animal husbandry services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2020 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5a6c16-3404-4ec7-93ad-3fb14c375d89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5a6c16-3404-4ec7-93ad-3fb14c375d89
  16th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30643&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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