Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

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        "name": "Ria Oxford",
        "email": "Ria.L.Oxford@met.police.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "description": "Detailed Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation, including evaluation criteria, will be provided in due course.  The Contracting Authority will determine the number of service providers based on the capacity and capability to meet the required standards and service levels.\nThis PIN is issued for information purposes only to alert potential service providers to the forthcoming opportunity. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to make changes to the scope and requirements before the formal ITT is released.\nSuppliers wishing to register their interest can do so  via the link below.\nhttps://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice\n (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser)",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}