Planning

Stray Dog Kenneling Services

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 10:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council is planning a procurement process titled "Stray Dog Kenneling Services" in the Dog kennel services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the engagement end date set for 26th January 2024. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from businesses to care for stray dogs from 01 April 2024, involving compliance with relevant animal welfare regulations.

This tender by Dorset Council offers opportunities for businesses in the animal care sector, particularly commercial kennels. Businesses capable of providing short-term or permanent dog housing solutions, complying with animal welfare regulations, are well-suited to compete. Interested organisations are required to express their interest by contacting the Council before the deadline of 26th January 2024, potentially leading to a tender or quotation process based on the received expressions of interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stray Dog Kenneling Services

Notice Description

Dorset Council is looking for a solution to house their stray dogs. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 149, seizure of stray dogs the Council has a duty to seize stray dogs and house them for 7 clear days, and then if not claimed find them suitable homes. Dorset Council will as of the 01 April 2024 will not have any facilities to house dogs in kennels for the 7-day period. Therefore Dorset Council is asking if there is are any business/kennels which can offer a service to care for these dogs for this period. This could be a for short-term or a more permanent measure. Any businesses/commercial kennels would have to comply with The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and/or The Animal Welfare Act 2006. Another option would be for the Council to lease land from a business, where the Council could erect their own temporary kennels and run these themselves. Dorset Council are seeking Expressions of Interest from any organisation who is interested in providing a solution for our requirements from 01 April 2024. Interested organisations should contact Dorset Council at dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, no later 26th January 2024, expressing their interest. This EOI process may or may not result in a tender or quotation process, depending on any EOI returns received by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3cc47cc-9dbf-4e61-91d7-c44952fa80d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc83c97-a692-4236-9e22-30f5431f019d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bryony Blair
Contact Email
bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225532

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
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
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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