Scope
Reference
PCC/PD/1108
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 May 2026 to 6 May 2028
- Possible extension to 6 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 Year Extension Options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Lot 1. Wirral Area
Description
Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the Wirral area of Merseyside.
Lot value (estimated)
- £75,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Sefton
Description
Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the Sefton area of Merseyside.
Lot value (estimated)
- £75,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. St Helens & Knowsley
Description
Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the St Helens & Knowsley areas of Merseyside.
Lot value (estimated)
- £75,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Liverpool
Description
Provision of veterinary services previously detailed to cover the Liverpool area of Merseyside.
Lot value (estimated)
- £75,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Wirral Area
Lot 2. Sefton
Lot 3. St Helens & Knowsley
Lot 4. Liverpool
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 March 2026
Tender submission deadline
13 April 2026, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality inc Social Value | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Cost | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBLY-7223-BPGL
Merseyside Police Headquarters
Liverpool
L3 3AN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@merseyside.police.uk
Website: https://www.merseysidepcc.info/
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government