---
title: "Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656bc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656bc

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside has initiated an active tender process for the provision of veterinary services, specifically targeted towards their police dogs as well as emergency treatments for non-police dogs. This procurement, listed under the title "Veterinary Services for Canines including Police Dogs," is conducted through an open procurement method and targets the veterinary services industry. The procurement spans multiple regions, including Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, and St Helens & Knowsley, with a gross contract value of £240,000. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by the deadline of 9th July 2026. Additionally, the contract period begins on 17th August 2026 and can potentially extend up to 16th August 2030, pending renewal options.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth for businesses in the veterinary services sector, especially those capable of delivering quality care in emergency and non-emergency situations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability for such businesses. With up to three lots available per supplier, this contract presents a diverse opportunity for businesses to expand their client base and service offerings across several regions in the UK. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality and social value alongside price, which could point towards favourable conditions for innovative and socially responsible businesses.

## Notice

Provision of general and emergency Veterinary Care & Services for Merseyside Police Dogs. In addition to the treatment of Police Dogs there may be a requirement to take "Non Police Dogs" to veterinary centres for emergency treatment.

### Lot Information

Liverpool

Veterinary Services for Liverpool

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Wirral

Veterinary Services for Wirral Area

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

Sefton

Veterinary Services for Sefton Area

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

St Helens & Knowsley

Veterinary Services for St Helens & Knowsley Area

Renewal: 2 x 1 Year Extension Options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053897-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 3AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Everton West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD7 Merseyside, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053897-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014614-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053897-2026
  8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014614-2026
  18th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseysidepcc.info/

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