PSNI - COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION AND CARE OF ANIMALS SEIZED IN THE COURSE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) seek to appoint up to two Supplier(s) to manage the collection, transportation, care, and disposal of animals at the request of the Investigating officer PSNI wildlife department. The animals will be formally seized by PSNI in the course of investigations and related activities or taken in to care for the purposes of safeguarding in line with statutory responsibilities. This contract does not require the provision of an advisory role. The PSNI wildlife liaison department will advise officers and manage the budget overseen by the lead for Rural and Wildlife Crime Unit Superintendent in consultation with PSNI legal services. The Supplier(s) have no statutory powers to make seizures and/or prosecute offenders. They must rely upon PSNI to perform this role. Further information on the services required are detailed in the Specification document.