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title: "Physiotherapy to Military Working Horses Tender Notice"
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# Physiotherapy to Military Working Horses Tender Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located at Army HQ, Monxton Road, Andover, United Kingdom, conducted an open procurement process to provide physiotherapy services for Military Working Horses. The tender titled "Physiotherapy to Military Working Horses Tender Notice" falls under the services category, specifically involving physiotherapy services, horse riding school services, and related areas for horses. The final award was completed on 20 January 2026, following a contract signed on 12 January 2026. The procurement process was below the threshold for open competition, with services to be provided by Anna Johnson & Associates Chartered Physiotherapists. The contract is set to run from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029, with services delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically benefiting the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

This tender opens valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in veterinary physiotherapy, particularly those experienced with large animals and military contexts. Businesses affiliated with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Practice (ACPAT) were particularly well-suited to apply due to the specific needs outlined in the tender. The procurement reflects a niche yet impactful market for companies able to provide expert rehabilitative care for military horses. Such opportunities can grow business portfolios by allowing companies to work with a reputable client in central government and build relationships within high-stakes settings of military operations, thus expanding their service offerings and achieving greater industry recognition.

## Notice

Painful and debilitating musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and diseases are an inevitable consequence of the impact, intensity and frequency of the duties and high-risk training required of Military Working Horses (MWHs), and the duration of service they are generally expected to achieve. They are deleterious to welfare and output, and severe or prolonged cases can result in early termination of service. MWHs in pain are more likely to cause injury to Service Personnel (SP). Physiotherapy is fundamental to the prevention of injury, and to the restoration of normal movement and function following injury, thereby reducing the outflow of trained MWHs. This requirement is for the provision by a member or members of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Practice (ACPAT) of rehabilitative services to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) and King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (KTRHA) Veterinary Departments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004609-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000 |
| Awards value | £156,240 |
| Contracts value | £156,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANNA JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03322300 - Horses
- 80513000 - Horse riding school services
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004609-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 08:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084671-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 12:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054295-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004609-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084671-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054295-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10537
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10538

## Notice URLs

- http://www.annajohnson.co.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60249
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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