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title: "Veterinary Care for Merseyside Police Dogs"
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# Veterinary Care for Merseyside Police Dogs

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae5bfa16-1f5a-4efb-9a8b-78678ec0957e

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## Summary

The Merseyside Police, specifically their Procurement Department, has completed an open tender process for the provision of veterinary care services for their working dogs, which include breeds such as German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Spaniels. This contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 1st July 2019 and will conclude on 30th June 2020. The tender period ended on 29th March 2019, with the award date recorded as 14th June 2019. This procurement falls under the category of veterinary services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the veterinary services sector, particularly those with experience in animal care for working dogs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process supports their participation. Companies specialising in veterinary services, particularly those offering expertise in working dog health and welfare, will find this tender especially relevant for expanding their clientele within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Merseyside Police has an establishment of approximately 65 - 70 working dogs that comprise of General Purpose Dogs (GP) and Specialist Search Dogs. The breeds used are generally German Shepherd Dogs, Belgian Malinois, Spaniels, Labradors, and crosses of these breeds, there are also puppies of the same breeds that are developed through Merseyside Police's Puppy Breeding Programme. This contract is to provide Veterinary Services to the dogs across the Merseyside area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181ff857-c12f-47d2-904d-b30dc9322297 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BIRCH VETERINARY CENTRE; MEDIVET; RUTLAND HOUSE SURGERY; THE LIVERPOOL VETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2019 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181ff857-c12f-47d2-904d-b30dc9322297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/181ff857-c12f-47d2-904d-b30dc9322297
  14th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27533&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseyside.police.uk

## Provenance

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