--- title: "DBC (SF) Stray dog Kennelling - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL" published: "2017-03-07" --- # DBC (SF) Stray dog Kennelling - AWARD Buyer: ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ea3cbfb-787f-449e-ae93-76d56f7d30c4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Dacorum Borough Council seeking tenders for the provision of stray dog kennelling and re-homing services, titled "DBC (SF) Stray dog Kennelling - AWARD". This service falls under the dog kennel services industry category and is located within 10 miles of the council's headquarters at The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DN. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 for a period of five years, ending on 31 March 2022. The tender submission deadline was 12 noon on 12 January 2017. The estimated contract value is approximately £100,000, with a minimum value of £90,000. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care, particularly those with experience in kennel services and re-homing initiatives. Organisations that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria specified. The ability to ensure the welfare of stray dogs while maintaining operational flexibility, such as 24/7 kennel accessibility, will be critical for competitors aiming to provide these essential services for the community. ## Notice Tenders are invited from suitably experienced organisations for Stray dog Kennelling and re-homing of any unclaimed dogs: Minimum Criteria - Location & Access The kennels must be within 10 miles from Dacorum Borough Council, The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DN. Any kennel locations that do not meet this criteria will result in the tender being rejected and not scored. Stray Dog Kennelling and re-homing of any unclaimed dogs service to include: o To keep all stray dogs seized by the council safe and secure for a statutory 8 day time period on behalf of the council. o On completion of the eighth day statutory detention period the Contractor must take on the responsibility of re-homing the dog. o The commitment and ability of the contractor to take on unwanted strays and attempt to find new homes for them is a particularly important part of this contract. This is part of our current practice and we would wish this process to continue. The Council will work closely with the Contractors kennels to reach a satisfactory outcome for the stray dogs' welfare. o Kennels must be open to Council Staff and members of the public who have found a stray dog 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. o In exceptional circumstances, e.g. if a dog has immediate need for its medication, the contractor will be required to return a dog out of hours and charge the owner the relevant fee for collection. o The contract will be for a period of 5 years with a commencement date of 1 April 2017. Interested organisations can download the tender documents from the Supply Hertfordshire e-tendering portal at www.supplyhertfordshire.uk suppliers must register on the portal (unless already registered) to be able to download the tender documents. Only tenders submitted electronically through the portal by the return date 12 noon 12 January 2017 will be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3178f83b-8970-4fca-bea2-b8febbb683c5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £95,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | APPLEDOWN KENNELS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2017 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3178f83b-8970-4fca-bea2-b8febbb683c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3178f83b-8970-4fca-bea2-b8febbb683c5 7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dacorum.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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