--- title: "TENDER FOR DOG WARDEN AND KENNELLING SERVICES HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL AND MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT" published: "2025-01-20" --- # TENDER FOR DOG WARDEN AND KENNELLING SERVICES HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL AND MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d199ceb-180d-466f-a460-baa9b5608b03.json) ## Summary Welland Procurement is inviting tenders for dog warden and kennelling services on behalf of Harborough District Council and Melton Borough Council. This procurement process, with an anticipated start date of 1st April 2025, falls under the industry category of dog kennel services (CPV code 98380000). The contract, valued at £230,416, will run for an initial 36 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, totalling 48 months. Located in England, the tender is currently in the active stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 20th February 2025 at 12:00 PM. This open procedure (above threshold) aims to appoint a contractor to ensure the councils meet their statutory responsibilities related to dog control regulations. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in animal control and welfare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. By securing this contract, businesses in this field can expand their local government portfolio and reinforce their service offerings. The comprehensive nature of the services required, including compliance with evolving council policies and legislative requirements, implies that companies with a robust operational capacity and flexibility to adapt to regulatory changes will be well-positioned to compete successfully. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of dog warden and kennelling. The Contractor will provide a comprehensive dog warden service which enables the Council to fulfil its statutory responsibilities under various legislation and byelaws, regulations or orders relating to dogs as directed by the Council. The service will be subject to the Council's policies as implemented throughout the Contract term. The Contractor must make due provision for all such policy and statutory requirements which may vary during the contract term, as directed by the Supervising Officer. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st April 2025. The Council proposes to enter one contract for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months, making 48 months in total. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cb09261-17d7-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da91c17-bb9e-4a43-955a-d920126554ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £230,416 | | 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 - 20 Jan 2025 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da91c17-bb9e-4a43-955a-d920126554ee - 20 Jan 2025 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b143d48-8d24-47de-9a06-1c7101ee3af9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da91c17-bb9e-4a43-955a-d920126554ee 20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b143d48-8d24-47de-9a06-1c7101ee3af9 20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cb09261-17d7-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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