--- title: "THE PROVISION OF BOARDING KENNELS FOR POLICE DOGS ACROSS BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )" published: "2019-04-12" --- # THE PROVISION OF BOARDING KENNELS FOR POLICE DOGS ACROSS BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE Buyer: BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE ) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves BCH Procurement, representing the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, who are seeking providers for the "Provision of Boarding Kennels for Police Dogs." This tender falls within the services industry, specifically categorised under dog kennel services. The opportunity is located in the East of England and is currently at the Tender stage. Interested bidders should note that the tender period ends on 13th May 2019, with a contract duration of three years, commencing on 12th August 2019, and a total budget of £160,000 for the entire contract, covering all geographical Lots: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those with experience in operating boarding kennels. Companies that can ensure secure and safe environments for police dogs, with flexibility for 24/7 access and compliance with animal welfare regulations, would be well-positioned to compete. The tender encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the East of England, as the Authorities aim to select multiple service providers to fulfil their requirements. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire are tendering for successful providers to provide secure, safe and excellent standard boarding kennels within a reasonable distance of each county The Police Authorities aim is to select up to three Service Providers per Lot to provide the full range of services detailed in the specification for each (Lot 1 - Bedfordshire, Lot 2, Cambridgeshire and Lot 3 Hertfordshire) The tender is separated into LOTs by geographical location as follows; Lot 1 Bedfordshire Lot 2 Cambridgeshire Lot 3 Hertfordshire The service provider must be able to provide access for dog handlers to deliver and collect dogs seven days a week during working hours and by agreement at any other times. The service provider must provide emergency access if required by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Dog Unit 24/7, 365 days per year. Police dogs are to be kennelled individually. Only with the approval of the Police dog handler should two dogs be kennelled together. Police dogs are not to be exercised with any other dogs being cared for by the service provider. The service provider shall at all times hold a current licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and shall not allow the standards of the kennels to fall below the standards required by the regulations. Please note that we do not guarantee to board any dogs with the successful service providers per Lot. This is an ad-hoc requirement The contract period is for 3 years with a 1 year extension option (4years total) The Authorities budget for this contract is PS160,000 for the lifetime of the contract including all Lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28996aa-8342-4fe9-aecf-f7cbb3e55946 | | 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 | 12 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2023 | | 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 | BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE ) | | Locality | ROYSTON | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG8 7BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | North Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Royston Palace | | Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2019 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28996aa-8342-4fe9-aecf-f7cbb3e55946 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e28996aa-8342-4fe9-aecf-f7cbb3e55946 12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28093&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/29016 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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