Scope
Reference
A1163
Description
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.
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 August 2025
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah Clapperton
Telephone: 01618561140
Email: procurement@gmp.police.uk
Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government