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Dog training services — military working dogs delivery team are looking for interested parties to supply military working dogs with a requirement for canine protection and detection and also military working dogs to provide a specialist search capability.

The authority is considering placing an 18 month enabling contract (with options for a further 3 years).

The welfare of the dogs must meet the five dog welfare needs listed in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and detailed in the DEFRA Code of Practice for the welfare of Dogs 2018.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/contents

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-dogs

The dog(s) shall be available within eight weeks and thirty weeks respectively from the point of tasking.

The dogs shall be trained to an initial capability and pass an authority veterinary and capability assessment prior to acceptance. Full details shall be included at the Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage.

This requirement is subject to approval.