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title: "PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655b3"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655b3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of a contracted livery yard service for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. This service involves delivering the necessary animal husbandry and exercise required to maintain Military Working Horses at full livery and at grass rest, totalling 60 horses. The contract was awarded to Lakeside Equestrian Centre Limited under an open procedure. The contract period starts on 5th October 2026 and ends on 4th October 2028, with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals. The contract, which falls under the defence and security special regime, was initially advertised with an end date for tender submissions on 29th June 2026, and the final award was completed by 30th July 2026. The procurement process is categorized under services, specifically horse riding school services, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in equestrian services, particularly in providing high-quality livery services and horse care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lakeside Equestrian Centre Limited are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the niche requirements and the focused expertise needed to meet the contract specifications. Businesses looking to grow in the defence sector by offering specialised animal care services would find opportunities in similar tenders, allowing them to leverage their expertise in equestrian management while fulfilling a vital role in supporting military operations. The open procurement process also encourages broader competition, thereby increasing the chances for more businesses to participate and expand their service offerings to government contracts.

## Notice

PROVISION OF A CONTRACTED LIVERY YARD SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT - deliver the associated animal husbandry and exercise necessary to maintain Military Working Horses at full livery and at grass rest (60 in total)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three One Year Options or part thereof

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | £2,300,000 |
| Awards value | £1,525,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAKESIDE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 03322300 - Horses
- 80513000 - Horse riding school services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072295-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052399-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 10:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072295-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052399-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014173-2026
  17th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=79dcf57a-4cbb-440a-abb0-77773c1d5ba7&_ncp=1718205493571.500583-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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