--- title: "Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2019-08-12" --- # Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00c80456-bd50-45c9-be92-663af25c320c.json) ## Summary The Suffolk Sourcing authority is inviting expressions of interest for a tender titled "Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors," aimed at providing collection and kennelling services for stray dogs in the West Suffolk area. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 hours on 13 September 2019. The contract, which will span five years with a potential two-year extension, is set to commence in October 2019. The service will operate from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week, excluding specific holidays, and requires kennel facilities located within a 40-mile radius of West Suffolk. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in animal care, transportation, or kennel services to expand their operations. Candidates should possess the capability to collect and re-home stray dogs, manage suitable transport, and maintain licensed kennelling facilities. Firms capable of processing payments from the public and managing communication with the local authority will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £180,000 and minimum requirements of strong logistical capabilities, this opportunity is a valuable prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant services sector. ## Notice Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors. Deadline to express an interest is 12:00 hours on 13 September, 2019. We are inviting expressions of interest to provide a service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs in West Suffolk. We wish to enter into a 5 year contract, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to begin in October 2019 The service should run from 8.30am - 9.00pm 7 days a week including bank holidays, we will not require a service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Kennel facilities must be within 40 miles of the furthest point in the West Suffolk area. The provider needs to be able to collect stray dogs, have suitable transport to safety and securely transport those dogs, have adequate kennelling facilities and hold a current licence from their local authority. There is an expectation to re-home stray dogs, therefore you must also have the facilities to re-home any dogs, which remain un-claimed, to suitable new owners making sure the relevant checks are undertaken. The provider needs to have the facility to take payment from the general public including accepting the money owed to the Council, and to have the facility to invoice the Council accordingly. The provider must be able to scan all dogs collected and be able to attempt to contact the dogs registered owner. Any difficulties in contacting need to be reported back to the Council. The provider must have access to e-mail and be able to update the local authority as required. A website where collected dogs can be posted is also necessary. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest through the system. Additional information: Inviting Expression of interest from kennelling contractors. Deadline to express an interest is 12:00 hours on 13 September, 2019. We are inviting expressions of interest to provide a service for the collection and kennelling of stray dogs in West Suffolk. We wish to enter into a 5 year contract, with an option to extend for a further 2 years to begin in October 2019 The service should run from 8.30am - 9.00pm 7 days a week including bank holidays, we will not require a service on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Kennel facilities must be within 40 miles of the furthest point in the West Suffolk area. The provider needs to be able to collect stray dogs, have suitable transport to safety and securely transport those dogs, have adequate kennelling facilities and hold a current licence from their local authority. There is an expectation to re-home stray dogs, therefore you must also have the facilities to re-home any dogs, which remain un-claimed, to suitable new owners making sure the relevant checks are undertaken. The provider needs to have the facility to take payment from the general public including accepting the money owed to the Council, and to have the facility to invoice the Council accordingly. The provider must be able to scan all dogs collected and be able to attempt to contact the dogs registered owner. Any difficulties in contacting need to be reported back to the Council. The provider must have access to e-mail and be able to update the local authority as required. A website where collected dogs can be posted is also necessary. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest through the system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a08990-aa71-4f38-9d61-4e3afc3fef39 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2019 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a08990-aa71-4f38-9d61-4e3afc3fef39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a08990-aa71-4f38-9d61-4e3afc3fef39 12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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