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title: "Equine Veterinary Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2020-05-05"
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# Equine Veterinary Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c64b01ff-79a0-43f4-a4a9-b259b32db1e1

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Equine Veterinary Services, with a total contract value of £130,000. The procurement is classified under veterinary services and is currently in the award stage, following its active status since May 4, 2020. The contract period is set to commence on May 11, 2020, and will run until May 10, 2025. This service supports the Mounted Unit in South Manchester, which operates around the clock with an establishment of approximately 20 horses, primarily located at the Hough End Centre.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for veterinary service providers, particularly for those with expertise in equine care. Businesses that specialise in large animal medicine or those with prior experience servicing mounted police units would be well suited to compete. The open procurement method allows a wide range of suppliers to participate, meaning both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can potentially benefit from this contract, given the focus on suitability for smaller providers stipulated in the procurement details.

## Notice

GMP are seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Equine Veterinary advice and treatment 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/e80b903d-23d3-4a76-a613-52884c52be4b |
| 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 | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | SIMON CONSTABLE EQUINE VETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80b903d-23d3-4a76-a613-52884c52be4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80b903d-23d3-4a76-a613-52884c52be4b
  5th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32163&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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