--- title: "Stray Dog Collection, Kennelling and re-Homing Framework Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Stray Dog Collection, Kennelling and re-Homing Framework Contract Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e793234-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is inviting tenders for the "Stray Dog Collection, Kennelling and Re-Homing Framework Contract". This procurement falls under the dog kennel services industry and is due for completion on 14th May 2015. The contract will be led by the Council and spans three lots, providing various stray dog services. The framework period started on 8th June 2015 and runs for three years, with an optional extension of one year. Interested organisations are required to submit their bids through an open tender process, where they must answer suitability assessment questions to demonstrate their competency. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in animal services, including kennel operators and re-homing providers. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive services related to dog collection and care are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, this contract may appeal to service providers that can manage operations efficiently and comply with the outlined specifications. Engaging in this opportunity can help a business establish a long-term relationship with local authorities, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. ## Notice The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (the Council) on behalf of itself and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames invite tenders for a Stray Dog Service Framework. The terms and conditions will be as the Framework and Conditions of the Specific Contract, supplied as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) package of documents. The tender is divided into three lots: Lot 1: Out of Hours Collection, Reuniting, Kennelling and Re-homing - full service Lot 2: In-Hours Collection, Reuniting, Kennelling and Re-homing - sickness and holiday cover for the Council's existing arrangements as required Lot 3: In-Hours Collection, Reuniting, Kennelling and Re-homing - full service Provision of services across all Lots shall be provided by one contractor. The framework will commence in June 2015 and will be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames will be the lead authority on this procurement. The Council is inviting organisations with relevant experience of providing the above services to submit bids for the above. The tender process selected for this contract is an Open Process, meaning that all suppliers wanting to bid will submit answers to suitability assessment questions as part of their tender documents. These suitability assessment questions will be used to assess their competence and capability to deliver the contract. The tender documents will also include method statements asking how suppliers intend to deliver the contract to the specification and a pricing scheduled will also need to be submitted. To receive a copy of the Tender documentation, please register immediately on the London Tenders Procurement Portal by following this link Organisations that are interested in participating in this exercise are invited to register immediately on the London Tenders Procurement Portal by following this link: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_sup plier_registration_wizard_introduction?openform Additional information: The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (the Council) on behalf of itself and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames invite tenders for a Stray Dog Service Framework. The terms and conditions will be as the Framework and Conditions of the Specific Contract, supplied as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) package of documents. The tender is divided into three lots: Lot 1: Out of Hours Collection, Reuniting, Kennelling and Re-homing - full service Lot 2: In-Hours Collection, Reuniting, Kennelling and Re-homing - sickness and holiday cover for the Council's existing arrangements as required Lot 3: In-Hours Collection, Reuniting, Kennelling and Re-homing - full service Provision of services across all Lots shall be provided by one contractor. The framework will commence in June 2015 and will be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames will be the lead authority on this procurement. The Council is inviting organisations with relevant experience of providing the above services to submit bids for the above. The tender process selected for this contract is an Open Process, meaning that all suppliers wanting to bid will submit answers to suitability assessment questions as part of their tender documents. These suitability assessment questions will be used to assess their competence and capability to deliver the contract. The tender documents will also include method statements asking how suppliers intend to deliver the contract to the specification and a pricing scheduled will also need to be submitted. To receive a copy of the Tender documentation, please register immediately on the London Tenders Procurement Portal by following this link. Organisations that are interested in participating in this exercise are invited to register immediately on the London Tenders Procurement Portal by following this link: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration _wizard_introduction?openform ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804dc225-964e-4e5b-9239-ef5304ea91cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2015 - 7 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Locality | KINGSTON | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT1 1EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kingston Town | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804dc225-964e-4e5b-9239-ef5304ea91cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804dc225-964e-4e5b-9239-ef5304ea91cb 16th April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-9UKL-QDN6HA Provider contract link ## Notice URLs - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_sup - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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