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title: "EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT Stray Horse Recovery services to Essex Police and Kent Police"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT Stray Horse Recovery services to Essex Police and Kent Police

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ed8ecb-1b4d-42d4-95cb-7e937bc48efe

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is initiating a tender process for Stray Horse Recovery services aimed at both Essex Police and Kent Police. Currently in the planning phase, this procurement is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) and is set to involve delivery addresses in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The engagement period concludes on 23rd February 2018, with a call for competition anticipated to be published in late July 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the designated e-tendering portal for further details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal recovery services, particularly those with capacity in the transport sector. Companies that focus on welfare and logistical support for equine services would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. As this process is still in the early engagement stage, businesses can proactively express their interest and position themselves to compete effectively in the upcoming call for competition.

## Notice

Early market notification of intent to commence a tender process. Request for engagement from potential bidders. Potentially interested operators are requested to state whether they might be interested in bidding for work in Kent only, Essex only, or both Kent and Essex. Please note that this does not create any obligations on the Authority. Please register on the e-tendering portal www.kentpolice.bravosolution.co.uk and navigate to Project_17289 Additional information: Please register on the e-tendering portal www.kentpolice.bravosolution.co.uk Further information is available under Project_17289. Please note that this is a market engagement exercise only and is not a call for competition. A call for competition is likely to be published within the next 2-3 weeks (late July 2017).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630d43fd-6570-4e05-ae88-e9374965d2ee |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2017 at 09:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630d43fd-6570-4e05-ae88-e9374965d2ee
- 13 Jul 2017 at 09:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630d43fd-6570-4e05-ae88-e9374965d2ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630d43fd-6570-4e05-ae88-e9374965d2ee
  13th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.kentpolice.bravosolution.co.uk
  E-tendering portal
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:270085-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Early Market Engagement notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union

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