Tender

MKC Dog Collection Services

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "MKC Dog Collection Services", categorised under dog kennel services. This open procedure aims to secure a service capable of promptly collecting stray dogs reported by the public, with a goal to deliver them back to their owners or house them for a maximum of seven days. The total contract value is set at £200,000, with a contract period commencing on 1st May 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2026. The tender submission deadline is 1st March 2021, with the bid opening taking place at the Milton Keynes Council offices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal services, particularly those with demonstrated experience in dog collection and kennel management. Companies that can ensure rapid response times and high-quality service delivery will have a competitive edge. The successful contractor is expected to manage communications with the public and operate 24/7 throughout the duration of the five-year contract, making this an excellent opportunity for established service providers in the animal welfare sector.

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Notice Title

MKC Dog Collection Services

Notice Description

This tender is for a service which will receive calls from the public, collect reported strays, deliver them to the kennels, to assist in repatriating them with their owners (at the owner's expense) and to regularly and comprehensively report back on performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority has a statutory duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to ensure that stray dogs are promptly collected so that the general public are kept safe from dog attack. Dogs can either be repatriated with their owners or housed for up to seven days in kennels. In order to help ensure that a consistent and reliable service is provided the tender will be for a 5 year period. The tender is designed to secure the best value for money service possible, driven by tendering to a variety of parties. Direct calls from the public are expected to be managed 24 hours per day, 365 days a year and all dogs reported are to be collected within two hours of the call being received. There will be an expectation that the contractor will have demonstrable experience of previously carrying out a high quality dog collection operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000950-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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