---
title: "Provision of Vet Services for the Dog Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058576"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058576.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-11"
---

# Provision of Vet Services for the Dog Unit

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058576

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of veterinary services for Police Scotland's dog units is managed by the Scottish Police Authority. This procurement opportunity is currently in the planning stage and is expected to progress with a future notice date of 25th August 2025. The services are categorized under the CPV code for veterinary services and are required in several regions including Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Larbert, and Edinburgh. This tender is part of the Scottish Police Authority's efforts to ensure the welfare of their canine units and is governed by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, following the rules of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a prospective growth opportunity for businesses specialising in veterinary services. Companies with expertise in veterinary care, experience working with police units, or those located in Scotland could particularly benefit from this engagement. As the service provision covers multiple areas, there is potential for local businesses in regions like Inverness and Edinburgh to collaborate or expand their services. Bidders should be capable of offering comprehensive veterinary support and demonstrate the ability to cater to the specific needs of police dog units, presenting an excellent chance for both established veterinary practices and newcomers aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Vet Services for the Dog Unit. The service is required in the following regions:- Inverness Aberdeen Dundee Larbert Edinburgh

### Lot Information

Inverness

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dogs, in and around Aberdeen area.

Inverness

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dogs, in and around Inverness area.

Dundee

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dogs, in and around Dundee area.

Larbert

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dogs, in and around Larbert/Stirling area.

Edinburgh

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dogs, in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047761-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 15:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047761-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806846
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806846
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

## Provenance

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