Tender

Stray Dog Kennelling Contract

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Mar 2023 at 14:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council is seeking local businesses to provide kennelling services for up to 12 kennels for their Stray Dog Kennelling Contract. The contract is due to expire in May 2023. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on April 28, 2023. The contract value is £44,000 GBP and falls under the environmental services industry category. The contract period is set to start on August 19, 2023, and end on April 30, 2025.

This tender opportunity by Medway Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses involved in animal care services or those experienced in providing kennelling services are well-suited to compete. The open procurement procedure allows for fair competition among interested suppliers. Businesses located in England, within the region specified, are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for business growth within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stray Dog Kennelling Contract

Notice Description

The existing contract for kennelling stray dogs under the care of Medway Council is due to expire in May 2023. We are seeking local businesses that would like the opportunity to work with Medway Council to assist in providing the necessary kennelling and care for the dogs under our responsibility. Medway Council are looking for the provision of kennelling for up to 12 kennels. Medway Council Animal Warden Service is responsible for the collection of stray dogs within the borough. The service operates Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 and officers work on an on call basis Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 9:00 to 17:00. The Animal Warden carries a scanning device to identify dogs fitted with a microchip. If the address of the owner is identified, the Animal Warden will telephone the registered details to advise that the dog has been seized by the Council. If possible, the dog will be returned to the owner should they be in the vicinity, if this is not possible or the dog is being allowed to repeatedly stray it will be transported to the Council's contracted kennels. Dogs are boarded for a minimum of 7 days unless claimed by the owner. Medway Council are in agreement with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (BDCH) under their Stray Dog Support Programme that after 7 days, all unclaimed strays are relinquished to the charity. Dogs will be transported to BDCH as soon as possible dependant on a case by case basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc06b91-d363-4a4b-bf5e-ce3135f4b03a
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 1-2 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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