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THE PROVISION OF BOARDING KENNELS FOR POLICE DOGS ACROSS BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE

BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )

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12 Apr 2019 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves BCH Procurement, representing the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, who are seeking providers for the "Provision of Boarding Kennels for Police Dogs." This tender falls within the services industry, specifically categorised under dog kennel services. The opportunity is located in the East of England and is currently at the Tender stage. Interested bidders should note that the tender period ends on 13th May 2019, with a contract duration of three years, commencing on 12th August 2019, and a total budget of £160,000 for the entire contract, covering all geographical Lots: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those with experience in operating boarding kennels. Companies that can ensure secure and safe environments for police dogs, with flexibility for 24/7 access and compliance with animal welfare regulations, would be well-positioned to compete. The tender encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the East of England, as the Authorities aim to select multiple service providers to fulfil their requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF BOARDING KENNELS FOR POLICE DOGS ACROSS BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire are tendering for successful providers to provide secure, safe and excellent standard boarding kennels within a reasonable distance of each county The Police Authorities aim is to select up to three Service Providers per Lot to provide the full range of services detailed in the specification for each (Lot 1 - Bedfordshire, Lot 2, Cambridgeshire and Lot 3 Hertfordshire) The tender is separated into LOTs by geographical location as follows; Lot 1 Bedfordshire Lot 2 Cambridgeshire Lot 3 Hertfordshire The service provider must be able to provide access for dog handlers to deliver and collect dogs seven days a week during working hours and by agreement at any other times. The service provider must provide emergency access if required by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Dog Unit 24/7, 365 days per year. Police dogs are to be kennelled individually. Only with the approval of the Police dog handler should two dogs be kennelled together. Police dogs are not to be exercised with any other dogs being cared for by the service provider. The service provider shall at all times hold a current licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and shall not allow the standards of the kennels to fall below the standards required by the regulations. Please note that we do not guarantee to board any dogs with the successful service providers per Lot. This is an ad-hoc requirement The contract period is for 3 years with a 1 year extension option (4years total) The Authorities budget for this contract is PS160,000 for the lifetime of the contract including all Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28996aa-8342-4fe9-aecf-f7cbb3e55946
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
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2023 4-5 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
BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Further Information

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