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title: "702723458-Provision of a Handler and 2x Explosive Detection Dogs-CAN"
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# 702723458-Provision of a Handler and 2x Explosive Detection Dogs-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae77f321-794c-4a47-a3b3-1535fd248865

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of a Handler and 2x Explosive Detection Dogs. The contract is valued at £61,530.40 GBP and has an expected contract period from 29th August 2022 to 28th August 2025. This procurement falls under the services category with a tender method of Open Procedure (below threshold). The tender deadline was on 27th June 2022, and the contract was awarded on 24th August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the security services industry, to provide services to the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender. The location of the contract is in the South West region, United Kingdom. Interested businesses should consider their capabilities to provide patrol services as per the contract requirements.

## Notice

702723458-Provision of a Handler and 2x Explosive Detection Dogs Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1c32a3-e97f-46d4-ad81-7aae67b3b0d3 |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,530 |
| 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 DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RFA SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2022 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1c32a3-e97f-46d4-ad81-7aae67b3b0d3
- 27 May 2022 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70
- 27 May 2022 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70
- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70
- 28 Mar 2022 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70
- 25 Mar 2022 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70
- 8 Mar 2022 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1c32a3-e97f-46d4-ad81-7aae67b3b0d3
  9th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29343efd-ca4f-4117-863e-3da819bf8b70
  27th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05bed242-b734-4a31-a4d0-6594f3901a49
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- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a67b1771-c637-4b43-ba6f-0a733ec77f45
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de255970-4dba-4995-b37b-2f4d1d36ff2e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46d1f845-9820-48ff-918b-b5e5a6a7b2a4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a8d7b02-0f37-48a2-8442-58b81f8d2fb6
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