Equine Enforcement and Emergency Horse Removal Services 2026-2027

Provision of specialist equine enforcement services, including the identification, management, impoundment and removal of illegally grazed, abandoned and loose horses from Council-owned land and public highways, together with emergency response, transportation, livery and associated animal welfare services.

The contract has been awarded directly due to the specialist nature of the service and the requirement for an established provider capable of delivering equine enforcement, welfare and emergency horse removal services across the Sandwell borough. Market engagement and previous procurement activity identified a limited supplier market, with the appointed provider having the operational capability, specialist expertise and local response arrangements necessary to meet the Council's requirements.