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title: "Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria"
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# Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bfc4d94-90a7-405c-a636-a60ffdf06c42

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is inviting tenders for the provision of transportation and kennelling services for seized and dangerous dogs throughout Cumbria. This involves the safe collection, secure kennelling, welfare, and potential re-homing of such animals. The procurement falls under the 'Dog kennel services' category. The tendering process is in its active stage, following an open procedure for suppliers that are suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The deadline for tender submission is 11th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028. Key contact for the procurement process is Sue Morrison, with contact details provided by the buying authority in Penrith, Cumbria.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in animal control and welfare services, particularly those with capacity for around-the-clock operations. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include licensed animal transportation and kennel service providers, especially those capable of meeting rigorous welfare standards and providing 24/7 operations. It represents a stable, long-term engagement with a government agency, which can bolster the service provider's portfolio and establish a reliable revenue stream over the contracted period.

## Notice

Cumbria Constabulary require a pool of suitably licensed Suppliers to provide the safe collection, secure kennelling and associated welfare, return or re-homing of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs throughout the County of Cumbria. The supplier must be able to provide kennelling facilities seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide transportation within a limited timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d51cae-d726-4038-9853-aa15fac0aec8 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH, CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d51cae-d726-4038-9853-aa15fac0aec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d51cae-d726-4038-9853-aa15fac0aec8
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90015&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34578
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.police.uk

## Provenance

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