Tender

Mid Sussex District Council - Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council is inviting bids for the provision of a Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service in the area of Mid Sussex, West Sussex. The tender, which operates under an open competition procurement method, is aimed at the services industry category. The contract will commence on 8th June 2025 and will run for three years until 7th June 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 23rd April 2025, and the tender submission deadline is 30th April 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000 gross, with an anticipated expenditure of £40,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in animal services, to grow their operations by collaborating with a local government authority. Companies with capabilities in the collection and kennelling of stray dogs and a commitment to high service standards and cost-effectiveness would be well-suited for this project. The contract also emphasises ongoing improvements in service delivery and value for money, making it ideal for organisations focused on delivering quality and efficiency in their services. Additionally, the opportunity is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), further supporting business growth within these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council - Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service

Notice Description

Mid Sussex District Council ("the Council") is inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the collection and accommodation of stray dogs that are found within the area of Mid Sussex, West Sussex. The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2025 for a period of three years ending on the 7th June 2028, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Sunday 08 June 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years until Wednesday 07 June 2028 with an option to extend for a further 1 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Council is procuring this Contract following a tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract. The Council has a statutory duty to hold any stray dogs for a minimum of 7 days. The number of dogs can vary and the majority of the dogs are claimed with the 7 days. The service provided by the successful Service Provider will be in accordance with the specification and will be available 7 days each week, 24 hours per day throughout each year of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2025 for a period of three years ending on the 7th June 2028, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04facf
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012063-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@horsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Further Information

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