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title: "Veterinary Services - Mounted Branch"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Veterinary Services - Mounted Branch

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e930edfb-291e-4fe9-90b1-4bbfe1054945

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed a procurement process for veterinary services specifically for their Mounted Branch, critical to 24-hour operational policing. The tender, titled "Veterinary Services - Mounted Branch," was published on 12 July 2021 and marked as complete. The procurement falls under the veterinary services category and covers a contract period from 18 June 2021 to 30 June 2025. Key services include emergency call-out, surgery, and the supply of veterinary products, with a total contract value of £81,000.

This awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for veterinary practices, particularly those with experience in providing emergency and routine care for large animals, including horses. Businesses adept in agile, responsive services that can meet around-the-clock demands would be well-suited to engage in future tenders in this sector. Such opportunities can foster growth and expand capabilities in the specialised field of veterinary care for police animals.

## Notice

The Mounted Branch is vital to the effectiveness of 24 hour operational policing, hence, the care, health and welfare of these working animals is imperative. Lancashire is seeking the services of one veterinary practice to provide a reliable and effective pro-active and reactive veterinary service for their police horses numbering 18/20 horses. The veterinary service will need to cover five prime areas: - Veterinary consultation; minor treatment and referrals - Surgery to include overnight accommodation of animals where appropriate - 24/7 Emergency call out and treatment, 365/6 days a year - The supply of medication and associated veterinary care products - Animal dental treatment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996ad346-a3a2-4a0e-9059-5185e29c74d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | New Longton & Hutton East |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OAKHILL VETERINARY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996ad346-a3a2-4a0e-9059-5185e29c74d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996ad346-a3a2-4a0e-9059-5185e29c74d4
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38104&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/36737
  User / Company

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