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title: "Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d922"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d922

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit," focusing on several key locations including Dundee and Edinburgh. The procurement, categorised under veterinary services, was conducted using an open procedure, allowing broad participation. Various lots were tendered across multiple locations with a focus on regions such as Inverness, Aberdeen, Larbert, and Edinburgh, with substantial vet provisions required for these Police Scotland Dog Units. The tender process included specific quality criteria such as 24/7 service requirements and sustainability practices. Contracts have been awarded to Parkside Veterinary Group Ltd for Dundee and to the University of Edinburgh for the Edinburgh location, with contracts signed on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale veterinary service providers capable of meeting rigorous service demands, including around-the-clock availability, community benefits, and fair work practices. Businesses specialising in comprehensive veterinary care that can offer priority attendance, annual vaccines, and continuity in records management would find these contracts advantageous. With substantial vet provisions requested across strategic Scottish locations, this tender aligns well with businesses that are equipped to handle public sector contracts, ensuring quality and cost-effective service delivery to Police Scotland's canine units.

## Notice

There is a current requirement to re-tender and increase Vet provision for some of Police Scotland's Dog Units, namely - Inverness x 1 Vets Aberdeen x 2 Vets Dundee x 1 Vet Larbert x 2 Vets Edinburgh x 5 Vets

### Lot Information

Dog Unit Vet Services - Inverness

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Inverness.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Larbert

Provision of Vet Services for Police Dogs in Larbert.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Edinburgh

Provision of Vet Services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Aberdeen

Provision of Vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Aberdeen.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available

Dog Unit Vet Services - Dundee

Provision of vet Services for Police Scotland Dog Unit in Dundee.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension period available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028101-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PARKSIDE VETERINARY GROUP; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028101-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074864-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070515-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813985
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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