---
title: "Detection Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b119"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Detection Dogs

Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b119

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## Summary

The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is currently involved in the tender process for a contract titled "Detection Dogs," aimed at providing dog training services for the detection of illicit products in the UK. This procurement falls under the services category and is crucial for tackling illegal goods' movement and distribution. The tender is at the active stage and the submission deadline is set for 18th June 2021. Interested parties are required to register through HMRC’s SAP Ariba Sourcing platform and comply with specific submission and training requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in animal training and security services. Companies capable of providing well-trained personnel and detection dogs will benefit from aligning with HMRC's stringent operational needs. The contract, valued at £200,000 over a potential four-year term, requires continuous availability and flexibility from suppliers, making it an ideal prospect for businesses looking to expand in the public sector and contribute to the UK's law enforcement efforts.

## Notice

The Authority (HMRC) is required to tackle the threat posed by the movement, storage, distribution and sale of illicit goods throughout the UK. This is achieved by deploying detection dogs to assist HMRC officers whilst they are inspecting or searching premises and vehicles to identify concealments and storage points of illicit products and the subsequent seizure of any illicit goods discovered.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority (HMRC) is required to tackle the threat posed by the movement, storage, distribution and sale of illicit goods throughout the UK. This is achieved by deploying detection dogs to assist HMRC officers whilst they are inspecting or searching premises and vehicles to identify concealments and storage points of illicit products and the subsequent seizure of any illicit goods discovered. The contractor to provide the requisite number of personnel, dogs and other resources to meet the needs of HMRC for the provision of detection dogs and handlers. The Contractor must ensure that its personnel i.e. handlers are suitably trained to competently perform detection tasks effectively. The Contractor's training programme will cover as a minimum the requirements set out below: *How to diffuse aggressive behaviour *The application of UK Human Rights, Children's Legislation and cultural diversity and racial awareness *Health and Safety *Security Awareness *First Aid *Fire Safety *Care and welfare of the dog *First Aid for Dogs *Hygiene of kennels and grooming of dogs *Training in handling a working dog; this must be praise and reward based and must not be compulsion-based. *Training of handler & dog to detect goods hidden in premises and vehicles. *A HMRC Officer shall be permitted to evaluate, monitor and review the Contractor's training programmes and practices; as requested by the Authority. The contractor must have immediate access to the appropriate number of handler(s) and dog(s) which are fit and effective whilst having regard for the welfare and well-being of the dog(s) under his/her control. The Authority will require the contractor to be available to deploy handler(s) and detection dog(s) at all times where 5 working days' notice has been provided and to exercise maximum flexibility to meet any short term urgent requests for provision of a dog(s) at less than 5 working days. The Authority requires the service to be provided 365 days a year. The Authority requires the service to be provided 24 hours a day. The contractor will be responsible for the provision, support and maintenance of its own equipment and vehicles, for ensuring the continued effectiveness of the detection dogs as well as the efficiency and conduct of the handlers. The contractor to provide management support on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week for both operational management and personnel management. The contractor must have a member of staff available to take responsibility for the delivery of the contract at all times, day and night, to receive telephone calls where necessary from the Authority's duty manager. Assurances will be required that a handler who is unable to perform his duty will be replaced by another handler immediately, so as to provide continuous availability of a detection dog and handler at each of the specified locations. The contractor will comply with statutory requirements relating to the health and safety of the dogs and of staff and any persons encountered by the handlers in the course of their work. Requirement: The Authority has a requirement for an external contractor to provide trained handlers and detection dogs at UK locations (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and premises suspected to contain illicit goods and products such as tobacco and their derived products. Any other items or products which require detection by dogs will be specified by the Authority. The contractor will be required to provide dog handlers and detection dogs to work alongside HMRC officers engaged in inspecting or searching premises and vehicles to assist in identifying concealments and storage points of illicit tobacco products; tobacco derived products as well as cash.

Renewal: Initial 2 year contract with an option to extend for 2 x 12month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022813-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,575 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022813-2021
- 14 May 2021 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010664-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=625940653
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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