---
title: "Equine Veterinary Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030cea"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030cea"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030cea.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030cea.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2023-06-27"
---

# Equine Veterinary Services

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030cea

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030cea)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030cea.json)

## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has awarded a contract for Equine Veterinary Services to Shotter and Byers Equine Veterinary Services. The contract is valued at £1,125,000 and has an initial term of 36 months with a possibility of extension. The services are required to be available 24/7 at the MPS Mounted Branch location in London.

This tender for Equine Veterinary Services by the Metropolitan Police Service presents an opportunity for Veterinary Practices specialising in equine care. Businesses with experience in providing emergency veterinary services and working with law enforcement agencies would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract requires availability round-the-clock, highlighting the need for responsive and dedicated service providers.

## Notice

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is tendering for the supply of Equine Veterinary Services. The MPS is seeking a pro-active Veterinary Practice that will work in partnership with the MPS Mounted Branch. Given the nature of emergency services the MPS have the expectation that access to the Veterinary services must be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to meet operational requirements including our duty of care. These services shall be provided at the MPS Mounted Branch location in London. The initial term will be 36 months with an option to extend for further periods of up to a maximum of 24 months

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier shall provide veterinary services for MPS horses. This will include both pre planned and emergency care. The supplier must provide an emergency call out capability for delivery into London or other MPS locations preferably within one hour. The services are required 24/7 for 365 days.

Options: There is an option to extend for further periods up to a maximum of 24 months post the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018212-2023 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | £1,125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME CARE OF METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA15 7ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHOTTER AND BYERS EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 03322300 - Horses
- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2023 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018212-2023
- 19 Jan 2022 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001617-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.met.police.uk/
- https://www.shotterandbyers.co.uk/

## 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-h6vhtk-030cea. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030cea.json.