Animal Transport and Treatment Services
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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting as the contracting authority, is planning to procure a contract for "Animal Transport and Treatment Services" with the buying process managed by Greater Manchester Police. This procurement, categorised under veterinary services, aims to address the transportation, treatment, and boarding of seized animals within the Greater Manchester region. The process is in the planning stage and is expected to commence in the third quarter of the financial year.
A competitive, flexible procurement method is anticipated, though this is subject to a market review. Key dates include a future notice expected on 1st August 2025, with the contract projected to start on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending until 31st July 2031. The estimated contract value is £2,000,000, grossing up to £2,400,000.
This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the veterinary services industry, particularly those with skills in transportation and animal care. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, highlighting potential for smaller enterprises to engage in public sector contracts. Interested businesses should prepare to register and participate through the 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, a platform used for various tenders by Greater Manchester Police.
The contract period offers a reliable timeframe for service delivery and potential renewal, presenting a stable business growth opportunity for providers equipped to fulfil this sector-specific requirement. For more information, businesses may contact the procurement division directly via the provided email with reference to A1163.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Animal Transport & Treatment Services (A1163). The contract is for the provision of transportation, treatment and boarding of seized animals; animals may be collected from any location across the Greater Manchester area. It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 3 of the financial year.
It is currently expected that GMP will complete a competitive flexible process but this is to be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements. Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link.
This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-i... Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1163 Animal Transport & Treatment Services.
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The contract period is three years.
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