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title: "Kennelling of Seized & Dangerous Dogs (Kent Police and Essex Police)"
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# Kennelling of Seized & Dangerous Dogs (Kent Police and Essex Police)

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49924a60-b1f1-432a-942c-ebf6e42d1435

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## Summary

The tender for the "Kennelling of Seized & Dangerous Dogs" has been initiated by 7 Forces Procurement, serving the police forces in Kent and Essex. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as 'Dog kennel services' (CPV: 98380000). The tender is currently in the active phase and is set to close on 26th July 2021. The contracted services will cover East Kent, West Kent, and Essex, with a total contract duration of three years, including two optional one-year extensions, starting from 2nd November 2021 and ending on 1st November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in animal care and welfare, providing kennel services, as well as collection and transportation of seized and dangerous dogs. Companies that specialise in the provision of secure and humane animal handling, veterinary support, and 24/7 service capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for a broad range of applications, making this an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in this niche market.

## Notice

The procurement will be split in to the following Lots; Lot 1 - To deliver Kennelling of Seized Dogs services in East Kent Lot 2 - To deliver Kennelling of Seized Dogs services in West Kent Lot 3 - To deliver Kennelling of Seized Dogs services in Essex The contract term is 3 years with 2 x 12 months extension options ( 5 years in total ) Overview of services to be provided *The collection, transportation and kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs. *The collection of seized/dangerous dogs seized by police under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (or other legislation) from a police station or designated pick-up point within the counties. *The kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs. *The provision of adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare for animals placed in the custody of the kennel. *A '24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year' service provision must be provided for with collection within 2hours and 30 minutes of original request. The Authority does not guarantee to place any dogs with the selected Contractor(s) as a result of this contract. The tender documentation will be made available via https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba59c096-e221-4cc4-a252-c39fe20da5cf |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 20:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba59c096-e221-4cc4-a252-c39fe20da5cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba59c096-e221-4cc4-a252-c39fe20da5cf
  25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38460&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT

## Provenance

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