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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service

Buyer: WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12574daa-9a0f-4d60-a4cd-6854187bc915

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## Summary

The Waveney District Council is currently in the process of procuring a "Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service" through an open tender. This procurement falls under the category of dog kennel services and is located in Lowestoft, East of England. The tender was published on 28th September 2017, with a submission deadline set for 19th October 2017. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum threshold of £100,000. The anticipated contract period is from 13th November 2017 to 12th October 2020, and it aims to fulfil legal obligations regarding stray dog management as defined by relevant guidance issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in animal services or public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in animal welfare, transportation, and kennelling would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance capacity, broaden service offerings, and ultimately contribute to business growth within the local community.

## Notice

Bidders will be responsible for providing a service for the collection, seizure, transportation, reception and kennelling of detained stray dogs which discharges the legal duties placed on the Council with regard to stray dogs. This duty is detailed in Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Guidance on Stray Dogs October 2007 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f01c331-2b4d-4f88-a1a7-cfb260ff6061 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 12 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f01c331-2b4d-4f88-a1a7-cfb260ff6061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f01c331-2b4d-4f88-a1a7-cfb260ff6061
  28th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Stray-Dog-Collection-and-Kennelling-Service/MF7CE36Z39
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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