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title: "Provision of Groom Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06665f"
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# Provision of Groom Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06665f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Groom Support," as part of its initiative to enhance the capacities of Military Working Horses across several locations in the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the services category, is being procured through an open procedure and involves equine husbandry, training, veterinary, farrier support, and other related services. With an overall contract value of £4,404,000, divided into various lots, the procurement covers key locations including Hyde Park Barracks in London, Combermere Barracks in Windsor, the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, King George VI Lines in Woolwich, and Remount Barracks in Melton Mowbray. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with potential applicants having until 15th June 2026 to submit their bids. The enquiry period closes on 29th May 2026, and the proposed contract start date is 15th July 2026. The procurement is covered under the GPA and allows for electronic submissions in English.

For businesses involved in equine services or training, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth by partnering with the Ministry of Defence. The multi-site requirement suggests the need for robust operations that can deliver consistent quality across diverse locations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, as suitability criteria explicitly mention these business types. The contract's evaluation criteria emphasise quality through a Value for Money index, rewarding those able to demonstrate superior service for cost efficiency. Companies experienced in equine care, military services support, and those capable of meeting the rigorous ceremonial and operational readiness required by military units would find this an excellent fit for their expertise. Such a contract could provide a stable and prestigious partnership with a central government authority, enhancing reputation and credibility in both the public and private sectors.

## Notice

The Army requires additional specialist equine staff to ensure the safe, sustainable, and effective delivery of Military Working Horses outputs across five locations (Hyde Park Barracks (HPB), London; Combermere Barracks, Windsor; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), Sandhurst; King George VI Lines, Woolwich; Remount Barracks, Melton Mowbray) The Contractor shall deliver 7 days per week, comprehensive equine husbandry, training and exercise, veterinary and farrier support, ceremonial readiness, transport and travelling groom duties, equipment care, records and reporting, liaison and surge cover, and multi site availability for Military Working Horses.

### Lot Information

Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR)

Remount Barracks, Melton Mowbray - see Statement of Requirement for full description.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR)

Hyde Park Barracks (HPB), London - see Statement of Requirement for full description.

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS)

Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS) - see Statement of Requirement for full description.

The Household Cavalry Training Wing (HCTW)

Combermere Barracks, Windsor - see Statement of Requirement for full description.

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (KTRHA)

King George VI Lines, Woolwich - see Statement of Requirement for full description.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044354-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,670,000 |
| Lots value | £3,669,998 |
| 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 | 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLI London, TLJ11 Berkshire |

## 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

- 14 May 2026 at 12:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044354-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 13:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021348-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044354-2026
  14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021348-2026
  10th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61076
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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