Tender

Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

21 Dec 2022 at 20:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex" is currently in the tender stage. The buying organisation is 7 Forces Commercial Services located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of services related to horses. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 2nd February 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 1st May 2023 and end on 30th April 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in horse recovery services, horsebox trailers, and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The contract offers a value of £717,250 GBP with a minimum value of £500,000 GBP, providing a substantial opportunity for growth in the horse-related services industry within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex

Notice Description

An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in accordance with the procedure outlined in the horse recovery process. Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse. Where the horse's owner cannot be found, the Authority will only be liable for the costs of medical or other services that are necessary for the horse's wellbeing within the initial 21-day (maximum) period. Proof of expenditure will be required to authorise payments such as supply of an invoice from Veterinary practices which must provide detail of the horse and procedure, or items utilised. After the initial 21-day period has lapsed, the ownership of the horse shall be transferred to the contractor and all incumbent fees associated with it shall be at the cost of the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbfd94f6-ee6e-4299-9fbb-8ff8a7f16d44
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

34223320 - Horsebox trailers

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£717,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2028 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
7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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