Equine-assisted therapy service contract for the Sierrallana Care Centre

Summary

The tender concerns a one-year equine-assisted therapy service for users of the Sierrallana Care Centre, with a possible extension of up to four years in total. The service is intended for people with intellectual disabilities and reduced mobility and must be delivered as weekly 90-minute sessions, generally from 11:00 to 12:30. Each session may involve up to six residents, including active riding and complementary horse-care activities. The maximum price is EUR 152 per session excluding VAT. The estimated value, including possible extensions, is EUR 31,160 excluding VAT. The contract is divided into one lot and no bid or performance guarantee is required. The submission deadline is 29 September 2026. The contractor must provide at least two qualified professionals and two suitable horses per session, accessible facilities within 30 km of the centre, a covered arena of at least 45 × 15 m, protective equipment and the necessary equine-therapy materials. The service provider must assess each user, prepare monthly service reports and comply with health, labour, social-security, safety and environmental obligations. Subcontracting is not permitted.