Tender

Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria

THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is inviting tenders for the provision of transportation and kennelling services for seized and dangerous dogs throughout Cumbria. This involves the safe collection, secure kennelling, welfare, and potential re-homing of such animals. The procurement falls under the 'Dog kennel services' category. The tendering process is in its active stage, following an open procedure for suppliers that are suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The deadline for tender submission is 11th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028. Key contact for the procurement process is Sue Morrison, with contact details provided by the buying authority in Penrith, Cumbria.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in animal control and welfare services, particularly those with capacity for around-the-clock operations. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include licensed animal transportation and kennel service providers, especially those capable of meeting rigorous welfare standards and providing 24/7 operations. It represents a stable, long-term engagement with a government agency, which can bolster the service provider's portfolio and establish a reliable revenue stream over the contracted period.

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Notice Title

Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria

Notice Description

Cumbria Constabulary require a pool of suitably licensed Suppliers to provide the safe collection, secure kennelling and associated welfare, return or re-homing of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs throughout the County of Cumbria. The supplier must be able to provide kennelling facilities seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide transportation within a limited timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d51cae-d726-4038-9853-aa15fac0aec8
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Sue Morrison
Contact Email
susan.morrison@cumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001240113

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

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