--- title: "THE BOARDING, KENNELLING AND COLLECTION OF ANIMALS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-29" --- # THE BOARDING, KENNELLING AND COLLECTION OF ANIMALS Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Gateshead Council for the tender titled "THE BOARDING, KENNELLING AND COLLECTION OF ANIMALS," which is classified under the dog kennel services industry. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. This project encompasses the boarding, kennelling, and collection of animals across three local authority areas: Gateshead, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The tender period ends on 30 October 2017, with the contract period running from 8 January 2018 to 7 January 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £240,000, with a minimum requirement of £200,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in animal care, boarding services, and veterinary practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those that possess the necessary licensing under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. With the council intending to appoint up to three contractors per lot, successful bidders will benefit from contracted work with multiple local authorities, leading to potential growth and increased visibility within the industry. ## Notice This Framework is for the boarding, kennelling and collection of animals, stray or otherwise. The Framework will cover the combined areas of the 3 local authorities. The Framework is split into 4 Lots corresponding to the 3 local authority areas and a combination of the 3 local authority areas; Lot 1 - Gateshead Lot 2 - South Tyneside Lot 3 - Sunderland Lot 4 - Lots 1 - 3 combined Any contractor bidding must be licensed by the relevant member organisation under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. The Council will appoint a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot of the framework. In order to be appointed to this framework, following tender evaluation your organisation must be ranked 1 - 3 in each lot for which you have applied. The Council will use the 1st ranked contractor in the relevant lot in the first instance. Should the 1st ranked Contractor have no capacity the 2nd ranked Contractor will be used. Should the 2nd ranked contractor have no capacity the 3rd ranked contractor will be used. The Councils will award either Lots 1 - 3 or Lot 4, depending on which is the most economically advantageous Lot or Lots. Additional information: Documents are accessible via the NEPO Portal (www.nepo.org) by searching for contract reference DN245115. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0f9b22-0aeb-4232-97b8-d3511368fcf9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 7 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2017 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0f9b22-0aeb-4232-97b8-d3511368fcf9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a0f9b22-0aeb-4232-97b8-d3511368fcf9 29th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.gateshead.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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