Provision of Detection Dogs and Handlers to HMRC for Illicit Goods Enforcement

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H M Revenue & Customs awarded a contract to Accted Ltd for the provision of detection dogs and handlers to assist HMRC officers in tackling the movement, storage, distribution, and sale of illicit goods across the UK.

The contractor is responsible for supplying trained personnel, dogs, and other resources to support inspections and searches of premises and vehicles, identifying concealments and storage points of illicit products, and facilitating the seizure of any illicit goods discovered.

The contract, valued at £84,575.5, requires the contractor to ensure handlers are suitably trained in areas including diffusing aggressive behaviour, UK Human Rights and Children's Legislation, health and safety, security awareness, first aid, fire safety, dog care and welfare, kennel hygiene, and praise-based handling training.

HMRC officers are permitted to evaluate, monitor, and review the contractor's training programmes and practices.