--- title: "Stray Dog Kennelling Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-21" --- # Stray Dog Kennelling Contract Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b2f0e46-d137-4459-b021-5445537a558d.json) ## Summary The Medway Council is seeking local businesses to provide kennelling services for up to 12 kennels for their Stray Dog Kennelling Contract. The contract is due to expire in May 2023. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on April 28, 2023. The contract value is £44,000 GBP and falls under the environmental services industry category. The contract period is set to start on August 19, 2023, and end on April 30, 2025. This tender opportunity by Medway Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses involved in animal care services or those experienced in providing kennelling services are well-suited to compete. The open procurement procedure allows for fair competition among interested suppliers. Businesses located in England, within the region specified, are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for business growth within the environmental services sector. ## Notice The existing contract for kennelling stray dogs under the care of Medway Council is due to expire in May 2023. We are seeking local businesses that would like the opportunity to work with Medway Council to assist in providing the necessary kennelling and care for the dogs under our responsibility. Medway Council are looking for the provision of kennelling for up to 12 kennels. Medway Council Animal Warden Service is responsible for the collection of stray dogs within the borough. The service operates Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 and officers work on an on call basis Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 9:00 to 17:00. The Animal Warden carries a scanning device to identify dogs fitted with a microchip. If the address of the owner is identified, the Animal Warden will telephone the registered details to advise that the dog has been seized by the Council. If possible, the dog will be returned to the owner should they be in the vicinity, if this is not possible or the dog is being allowed to repeatedly stray it will be transported to the Council's contracted kennels. Dogs are boarded for a minimum of 7 days unless claimed by the owner. Medway Council are in agreement with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (BDCH) under their Stray Dog Support Programme that after 7 days, all unclaimed strays are relinquished to the charity. Dogs will be transported to BDCH as soon as possible dependant on a case by case basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc06b91-d363-4a4b-bf5e-ce3135f4b03a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2023 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc06b91-d363-4a4b-bf5e-ce3135f4b03a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc06b91-d363-4a4b-bf5e-ce3135f4b03a 21st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6fea3bc-f1c7-ed11-8120-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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