--- title: "Tender for the provision of kenneling for stray dogs for Bassetlaw District Council and Newark & Sherwood district Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT" published: "2024-11-22" --- # Tender for the provision of kenneling for stray dogs for Bassetlaw District Council and Newark & Sherwood district Council Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-382a9618-700c-440e-893f-a74e92efca9d.json) ## Summary Welland Procurement is inviting tenders for the provision of kennelling services for stray dogs on behalf of Bassetlaw District Council and Newark & Sherwood District Council. This tender falls under the dog kennel services category and is to be conducted as an open procedure. The total contract value is £118,000, with the successful supplier's contract expected to commence on 2nd May 2025, initially for three years, with possible extensions totalling up to five years. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 20th December 2024, 12:00 noon. The contract encompasses providing kennelling facilities available during out-of-office hours, including weekends and bank holidays, within the specified UK districts. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in providing kennel services. Companies specializing in animal care and kennelling services can benefit from a stable, long-term contract with the councils. There is potential to establish a solid partnership with local authorities, demonstrating compliance with specified performance standards and securing future extensions based on satisfactory performance. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector in the UK. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of the stray dog kenneling service required by Bassetlaw District Council and Newark & Sherwood District Councils (The Councils). The service priorities of this contract are: * to provide kenneling facilities for the kenneling of stray dogs which have either been either collected by the Councils Dog Control Services or found by members of the public within the districts of the Councils. * the facility to drop off stray dogs should include out of hours periods including all times either council office is closed, included but not limited to weekends, bank holidays and overnight (5pm to 9am) weekdays. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 2nd May 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 3 years with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 + 1 years, making 5 years in total. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Any proposed extension to the contract will be agreed in writing between the Council and the supplier. The budget for this contract is PS118,000 in its entirety (exclusive of VAT). Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. Interested suppliers are invited to view the opportunity and apply by searching on the ProContract procurement portal under DN753286. The tender deadline for tender submissions is 20th December 2024 12:00 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2a419e-07f9-4f4f-8694-e09e63d69c10 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 2 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £118,000 | | 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2a419e-07f9-4f4f-8694-e09e63d69c10 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2a419e-07f9-4f4f-8694-e09e63d69c10 22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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