Tender

Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

19 May 2022 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex" is being conducted by 7 Forces Commercial Services, representing both Kent Police and Essex Police. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 June 2022. The contract will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically around the areas serviced by the respective police forces. It has an estimated value of £717,250 and a minimum expenditure of £600,000. The contract period will begin on 1 November 2022 and conclude on 31 October 2027.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialised in animal services, specifically those with expertise in horse recovery and transportation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project allows for a variety of service providers capable of ensuring the welfare of horses found in distress. Companies with experience in public safety, animal welfare, and mobile transportation would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex

Notice Description

Kent Police and Essex Police is seeking to contract with an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horses will need to be transported to a secure location and where possible returned to their owners, should the owner be identified. Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse. Where the horse's owner cannot be found, the Authority will only be liable for the costs of medical or other services that are necessary for the horse's wellbeing within the initial 21-day (maximum) period. After the initial 21-day period has lapsed, the ownership of the horse shall be transferred to the contractor and all incumbent fees associated with it shall be at the cost of the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c882c27-2c0a-4e7e-9667-a56a4b5d2e16
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

34223320 - Horsebox trailers

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£717,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 Over 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
7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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