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title: "OPS/42026/2020 - The Supply of Collection, Stabling and Transfer of Ownership of Stray Horses"
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# OPS/42026/2020 - The Supply of Collection, Stabling and Transfer of Ownership of Stray Horses

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2bc22b2-7a60-4234-8571-f0fcd4f6bb80

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is seeking tenders for the project titled "OPS/42026/2020 - The Supply of Collection, Stabling and Transfer of Ownership of Stray Horses." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the collection and care of stray horses within the Greater London area. The tender process is currently active, with submissions closing on 18 January 2021. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing 24/7 services starting from 15 February 2021 through to 14 February 2024. The projected value of the contract is £180,000, with a minimum value of £100,000 expected.

This opportunity presents a unique chance for businesses specialising in animal care, transport, or veterinary services to expand their operations. Companies that are capable of handling logistics involving large animals and that can ensure compliance with local and national regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, reflecting a commitment to diversifying the supply chain while adhering to the operational requirements established by the Metropolitan Police Service.

## Notice

This procurement seeks a Contractor to contain, collect, transport and temporarily house for up to 21 days stray horses that come to police notice within the Metropolitan Police area. The Contractor will be on call twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, three hundred and sixty five days per annum (24/7/365). After a period of twenty-one (21) days if no owner is located, then the Contractor is to take ownership of the animal(s) from this time onwards. The Services relate to the rights under Section 24 and Section 25 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 ('the 1847 Act') wherein "cattle" includes horses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ada890e-8307-4981-be07-20158d3f7f19 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | GREATER LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 03322300 - Horses
- 34223320 - Horsebox trailers

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ada890e-8307-4981-be07-20158d3f7f19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ada890e-8307-4981-be07-20158d3f7f19
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36029&B=BLUELIGHT
  Please register with eu-supply.com to access all of the tendering documents. It is free to register. The opportunity number is 42717.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
  User / Company

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