Tender

Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Sourcing authority is inviting expressions of interest for a tender titled "Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors," aimed at providing collection and kennelling services for stray dogs in the West Suffolk area. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 hours on 13 September 2019. The contract, which will span five years with a potential two-year extension, is set to commence in October 2019. The service will operate from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week, excluding specific holidays, and requires kennel facilities located within a 40-mile radius of West Suffolk.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in animal care, transportation, or kennel services to expand their operations. Candidates should possess the capability to collect and re-home stray dogs, manage suitable transport, and maintain licensed kennelling facilities. Firms capable of processing payments from the public and managing communication with the local authority will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £180,000 and minimum requirements of strong logistical capabilities, this opportunity is a valuable prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors

Notice Description

Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors. Deadline to express an interest is 12:00 hours on 13 September, 2019. We are inviting expressions of interest to provide a service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs in West Suffolk. We wish to enter into a 5 year contract, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to begin in October 2019 The service should run from 8.30am - 9.00pm 7 days a week including bank holidays, we will not require a service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Kennel facilities must be within 40 miles of the furthest point in the West Suffolk area. The provider needs to be able to collect stray dogs, have suitable transport to safety and securely transport those dogs, have adequate kennelling facilities and hold a current licence from their local authority. There is an expectation to re-home stray dogs, therefore you must also have the facilities to re-home any dogs, which remain un-claimed, to suitable new owners making sure the relevant checks are undertaken. The provider needs to have the facility to take payment from the general public including accepting the money owed to the Council, and to have the facility to invoice the Council accordingly. The provider must be able to scan all dogs collected and be able to attempt to contact the dogs registered owner. Any difficulties in contacting need to be reported back to the Council. The provider must have access to e-mail and be able to update the local authority as required. A website where collected dogs can be posted is also necessary. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest through the system. Additional information: Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors. Deadline to express an interest is 12:00 hours on 13 September, 2019. We are inviting expressions of interest to provide a service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs in West Suffolk. We wish to enter into a 5 year contract, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to begin in October 2019 The service should run from 8.30am - 9.00pm 7 days a week including bank holidays, we will not require a service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Kennel facilities must be within 40 miles of the furthest point in the West Suffolk area. The provider needs to be able to collect stray dogs, have suitable transport to safety and securely transport those dogs, have adequate kennelling facilities and hold a current licence from their local authority. There is an expectation to re-home stray dogs, therefore you must also have the facilities to re-home any dogs, which remain un-claimed, to suitable new owners making sure the relevant checks are undertaken. The provider needs to have the facility to take payment from the general public including accepting the money owed to the Council, and to have the facility to invoice the Council accordingly. The provider must be able to scan all dogs collected and be able to attempt to contact the dogs registered owner. Any difficulties in contacting need to be reported back to the Council. The provider must have access to e-mail and be able to update the local authority as required. A website where collected dogs can be posted is also necessary. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest through the system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a08990-aa71-4f38-9d61-4e3afc3fef39
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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