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Provision of Stray Dog Service

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2024 at 15:43

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council conducted an open procurement for the provision of stray dog services, successfully awarding contracts on 30th September 2024. The contracting process covered three geographical areas: Copeland, Allerdale, and Carlisle, under Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 respectively. The services include the collection, kenneling, and appropriate disposition of stray dogs. The procurement falls under the "Dog kennel services" category, identified by CPV code 98380000. The anticipated contract term is up to 3 years, starting with a 1-year initial period and up to 2 optional 12-month extensions. The total awarded contract values sum up to approximately GBP 596,294.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the pet services industry, specifically those specialised in dog care and kenneling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Whinmill Farm Canine Centre and Biggards Dog Kennels have already been awarded segments of the contract, reflecting the tender’s suitability for SMEs. Firms with capabilities in animal control, kennel management, and compliance with animal welfare standards would find this tender particularly rewarding. The open procurement method ensures transparency and fair competition, allowing a wide range of qualified businesses to participate and expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Stray Dog Service

Notice Description

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

Lot Information

Provision of Stray Dog Service - Lot 1: Copeland Geographical Area

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

Provision of Stray Dog Service - Lot 2: Allerdale Geographical Area

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

Provision of Stray Dog Service- Lot 3: Carlisle Geographical Area

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047caa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035374-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£596,294 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Biggards Dog Kennels

Whinmill Farm Canine Centre

Further Information

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