Tender

Contract for The Collection & Secure Boarding of Dogs Including Dangerous and Seized

MERSEYSIDE POLICE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Merseyside Police has initiated a procurement process for the "Contract for The Collection & Secure Boarding of Dogs Including Dangerous and Seized." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically dog kennel services (CPV: 98380000). The location for this procurement includes the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. This tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. The contract period is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029. All submissions must be made via the In-Tend portal, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure (above threshold). The deadline for bid submissions is 24th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care, particularly those with robust infrastructure for dog boarding services, including support for dealing with banned and dangerous breeds. Companies equipped to provide 24/7, year-round kennel services, and maintaining at least 10 kennels, will find this contract particularly advantageous. The procurement is not specifically designated for SMEs or VCSEs, making it an open competition for adequately prepared companies with the capability to handle the stringent requirements set forth by Merseyside Police. This could lead to significant growth for businesses in the pet care and animal control industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for The Collection & Secure Boarding of Dogs Including Dangerous and Seized

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the collection and secure boarding (also referred to as kennelling) of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs. The Authority requires a minimum of 95 kennels with a minimum of 10 kennels per provider per year for 24 hours, 365(6) days a year dog collection and boarding service provision. Additional information: All bids and correspondence must be submitted via the In-Tend portal and in line with the invitation to Tender instructions document. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b168d6c8-9f9d-42f3-9043-d644043d1fa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62569074-59d2-4125-9c0f-73c4d13a2427
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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
MERSEYSIDE POLICE
Contact Name
Sarah Lucy Dunning
Contact Email
sarah.dunning@merseyside.police.uk
Contact Phone
01517771719

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
L69 1JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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