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title: "Equine Forage"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Equine Forage

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d87100ba-5c79-4c2a-ab38-08119a69630c

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police is seeking to award a contract for the supply and delivery of equine forage, including hay, haylage, and spring barley straw, for its Mounted Unit based in South Manchester. The contract, valued at £110,000, has a lifecycle starting from 1st April 2020 and ending on 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to S P Woolhouse & Sons t/a MS & TJ Haylage. The tender closed on 29th November 2019.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the agricultural and equine sectors, particularly those specialising in forage production and delivery. Businesses that can supply high-quality forage suitable for horses and can operate within the Greater Manchester area would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. This could potentially benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele, enhance their market presence, and support local authorities in their operational needs.

## Notice

GMP are seeking to award a contract for the supply and delivery of Equine Forage, including hay, haylage and spring barley straw. 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/9109311b-0a3e-4697-9f21-f853092b059b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | S P WOOLHOUSE & SONS T/A MS & TJ HAYLAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03114000 - Straw and forage
- 03114200 - Forage

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2020 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9109311b-0a3e-4697-9f21-f853092b059b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9109311b-0a3e-4697-9f21-f853092b059b
  31st March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30648&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

## Provenance

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