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title: "Provision of Veterinary Services for Police Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02989c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of Veterinary Services for Police Dogs

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02989c

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is initiating a public procurement process for the "Provision of Veterinary Services for Police Dogs" across multiple locations including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Larbert, Dundee, Ayrshire, Inverness, Stranraer, and Glenrothes. This contract is classified under the CPV code 85200000 for veterinary services, with an estimated total value of £295,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and interested tenderers must submit their bids by 8th April 2021, with the subsequent contract duration set for three years, including options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for veterinary businesses, particularly those experienced in providing services within the public sector. Companies that can demonstrate a solid background in animal health, possess necessary licensures, and meet the requirements for indemnity insurance will be well-positioned to compete. The potential to serve the police's veterinary needs underscores the demand for reliable partnerships in the veterinary services industry, making this contract particularly attractive to both established firms and SMEs with a strong track record.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland ( hereafter referred to as the "the Authority") intends to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver veterinary services to police dogs.

### Lot Information

Aberdeen

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Edinburgh

The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Glasgow

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Ayrshire

Veterinary services for police scotland

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Dundee

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Larbert

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Inverness

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Stranraer

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Glenrothes

Veterinary services for police dogs

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend the Contract for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017927-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY VET GROUP; ACADEMY VET CENTRE; CONANVET; GRAHAMS ROAD VETERINARY CLINIC; LINKS VET GROUP; PARKSIDE VETERINARY GROUP; ROBSON VETS; ST. CLAIR VETERINARY CLINICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017927-2021
- 5 Mar 2021 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004423-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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