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title: "Medway Stray Dog Kennelling Service"
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# Medway Stray Dog Kennelling Service

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55140e27-553d-4a2d-9e4f-f595257e35ae

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## Summary

Medway Council is actively seeking proposals for the "Medway Stray Dog Kennelling Service," with a focus on providing licensed dog boarding facilities in compliance with The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. This service falls under the industry category of dog kennel services and is located in the South East of England. Interested bidders must submit their tenders by 30 April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2019 and running until 31 May 2023. The total contract value is set at £99,000, and the procurement method is classified as 'Other.'

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the pet care and animal services sector, particularly those with experience in boarding and kennel operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring valuable local insights and services that meet the council's requirements. The procurement process is designed to foster competition and promote engagement among businesses that can deliver high-quality care for stray dogs in the region.

## Notice

Medway Council is seeking to commission a licensed Dog Boarding & Kennelling Establishment to provide suitable facilities for the reception of stray dogs. The establishment is required to hold a current Dog Boarding Licence in compliance with The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. Additional information: Tender documents are accessible via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/). Interested bidders not previously registered on the Kent Business Portal would need to register and create an account for their organisation. Registration is free. All communication relating to this tender opportunity should be channelled through the 'Message' function on the Kent Business Portal. Search for the opportunity on the Kent Business Portal by the Title: Medway Stray Dog Kennelling Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb018f6-2ae9-4fe0-839c-fe24115e768b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb018f6-2ae9-4fe0-839c-fe24115e768b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb018f6-2ae9-4fe0-839c-fe24115e768b
  2nd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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