--- title: "Provision of Veterinary Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE" published: "2023-03-29" --- # Provision of Veterinary Services Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac.json) ## Summary The Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has initiated a tender titled "Provision of Veterinary Services" in the services industry category. The procurement method for this open procedure involves the provision of veterinary services to the Police Dog Units for the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. The tender period ends on 28th April 2023, while the contract period spans from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2025. Businesses seeking to provide veterinary services meeting the specified requirements should consider applying within this timeframe. This tender presents an opportunity for veterinary practices holding RCVS accreditation to engage in providing veterinary services to support the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. Businesses with experience in normal veterinary consultation, surgery, medication supply, and animal dental treatment are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses located ideally within a 2-hour travel distance of Cheshire and North Wales are encouraged to explore this opportunity to grow their operations and contribute to the delivery of essential services to the community. ## Notice There is a requirement for Veterinary Services for the Police Dog Units for the Cheshire & North Wales Alliance. Veterinary Practices are required to be a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accredited practice with small animal hospital status. The Veterinary Service will need to cover four prime areas: - Normal veterinary consultation, minor treatment and referrals - Surgery, to include overnight accommodation of animals where appropriate - The supply of medication and associated veterinary care products - Animal dental treatment. All practitioners providing the services must be experienced and hold a minimum of at least one of the following appropriate qualifications: Veterinary Surgeons MRCVS (Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) or, BVM & S (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Science) or, BVSC (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) Veterinary Nurses All nurses must either be training for or hold a Veterinary Nurse Certificate (V.N.) There is a requirement for a contract to cover the Alliances' requirements where the Veterinary Practices will cover 24/7/365 with the services identified in the specification identified in the RFQ operating across both geographical areas. For operational requirements, the veterinary practice must ideally be within one [1] hours travel but no more than two [2] hours of Cheshire and North Wales. This is an Online ITT - the requirements are set out in an Online Questionnaire. Supporting files can be found in the Documents Folder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208dada2-4569-4799-a5a2-ae25072d7c91 | | 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 | 29 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE | | Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 2UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2023 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208dada2-4569-4799-a5a2-ae25072d7c91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208dada2-4569-4799-a5a2-ae25072d7c91 29th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=61924&B=BLUELIGHT All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 67943 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132 All contact should be via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 67943 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshire.police.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d87e383f-3656-4938-84e2-be3d1b0d19ac.json.