Planning

Re-Homing Partner for Stray and Seized Dogs

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process to find a rehoming partner for stray and seized dogs. The procurement is currently at the planning stage and involves services related to dog kennel operations. Located in Hengoed, Wales (UKL16), the Council is inviting potential partners to express interest by the deadline of 20th May 2025. This engagement forms part of a broader community project initiative with a contract period starting from 1st July 2025 and potentially extending until 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the animal services sector, particularly those specialising in dog rehoming and welfare. Ideal candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have the capability to manage the rehoming process cost-effectively, considering additional agreements for costs such as vet fees. Engaging in this project could drive business growth through community involvement and long-term partnership with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-Homing Partner for Stray and Seized Dogs

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a rehoming partner that will be able to pickup stray dogs from its designated kennel/s after the 7 day statutory period and suitably rehome them. The kennel provider that the council uses is likely to be within 6miles of the Local Authority Area. Any dogs retrieved after 7 day period, are to become the responsibility of the rehoming partner. The Council would like to engage with the rehoming partner in delivering community projects linked to the contract. The rehoming partner shall be required to submit quarterly figures and other information to the Council in relation to stray dog outcomes. The service shall be provided at no cost to the Council, although there maybe additional costs linked to the contract that will be agreed between all partners. (e.g. Vet fees etc.)

Planning Information

The Council is looking for a rehoming partner that will be able to pickup stray dogs from its designated kennel/s after the 7 day statutory period and suitably rehome them. If you are interested in providing this service please contact the officer stated in this notice and express your interest. The engagement period will be as per the dates setout in this notice and following the closing date of the notice the Council will advise of next steps to all providers who have expressed their interest..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ed8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019745-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Further Information

Notice Documents

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