Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th September 2024 15:16:34 PM

Tender Deadline

30th October 2024 23:59:00 PM   27 days remaining

Contract Summary

The Authority is tendering for the supply of the Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs (the "Services"). The Authority is seeking through this tendering process to set up a supply framework with a suitably capable Supplier(s) to provide these Services for an initial term of 48 months, effective from 01/04/2025. It is the intention of the Authority to enter into a Framework Agreement with one or more Supplier(s) under the following Lots. The framework will be divided into three Lots as detailed below: Lot 1: Retained Kennels • Contract Charges for kennels reserved for Authority use only. • Where the Authority enters into a contract for Retained Kennels, the Supplier will be expected to invest in the expansion and/or upgrade of kennel facilities. Lot 2: Framework Kennels • Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services, excluding Welfare Kennels (subject to availability). Lot 3: Welfare Kennels • Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services specifically for dogs seized on welfare grounds. The Authority does not intend to restrict the number of Lots any Tenderer may apply for, or restrict the number of Supplier per Lot. Responses to this SQ must be submitted online via the Procurement Portal using the link below. https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice Please note that it is advisable to allow sufficient time to complete and upload the documents to the Procurement Portal. The Authority is under no obligation to consider partial or late submissions. Please ensure that each document uploaded onto the Coupa system is no larger than 5Mb in size. You may upload multiple documents but each must be no more than 5Mb in size.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-54076954-446e-42df-94df-e9ddededd67e

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Procedure With Negotiation (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

98380000

CPV Division(s)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

Awarding Authority

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

Buyer Name

Ria Oxford

Buyer Email

Ria.L.Oxford@met.police.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

New Scotland Yard,Victoria Embankment

LONDON

NW66LT

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

5th July 2024 22:50:10 PM

Contract Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), the Contracting Authority, is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of an upcoming competitive procedure with negotiation for a framework agreement. This agreement will cover the provision of boarding and kennelling services for dogs seized by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The aim is to engage with capable service providers to ensure high-quality care for dogs seized under various circumstances. Lot 1 - Retained Kennels (TBC) Lot 2 - Framework Kennels (TBC) Lot 3 - Welfare Kennels (TBC) Scope of Services The service providers will be required to handle dogs seized or otherwise taken into possession by the MPS, which includes dogs of prohibited types, those dangerously out of control, dogs as prisoners' property, dogs taken for animal cruelty investigations, and others for non-specific operational reasons. Key Requirements - The services must be operational 24/7, 365 days a year, including public holidays. - Service providers must be capable of handling dogs with various temperaments and complex welfare needs, ensuring safety and proper care. - Kennel facilities should ideally be within a 150-mile radius of the MPS, with transportation times minimized to protect animal welfare. - Providers must have a minimum 3-star award/license from the relevant Local Authority under the Licensing of Activities Involving Animals (England) Regulations 2018. Technical and Operational Criteria - Adequate and secure shelter, food, exercise/enrichment, healthcare, and veterinary treatment must be provided. - The average kennel stay per dog is approximately 85 days. - Service providers should have the necessary personal protective equipment and training for handling aggressive or difficult dogs. - Facilities must be inspected regularly to ensure compliance with all requirements, including those related to veterinary care, kennel construction, and dog handling equipment. Legal and Compliance: All Service Providers must comply with relevant legislation and regulations, including but not limited to: - Licensing of Activities Involving Animals (England) Regulations 2018; - Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order; and - Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013. Service providers will also be required to maintain accurate records of all dogs in their care and provide regular reports to MPS/MOPAC. Additional information: Detailed Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation, including evaluation criteria, will be provided in due course. The Contracting Authority will determine the number of service providers based on the capacity and capability to meet the required standards and service levels. This PIN is issued for information purposes only to alert potential service providers to the forthcoming opportunity. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to make changes to the scope and requirements before the formal ITT is released. Suppliers wishing to register their interest can do so via the link below. https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser)

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-54076954-446e-42df-94df-e9ddededd67e

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Procedure With Negotiation (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Framework

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

98380000

CPV Division(s)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

Awarding Authority

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

Buyer Name

Ria Oxford

Buyer Email

Ria.L.Oxford@met.police.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Kilburn Police Station, 38 Salusbury Road, Queen's Park

LONDON

NW66LT

England