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title: "THE PROVISION OF BOARDING SERVICES FOR SEIZED DOGS"
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# THE PROVISION OF BOARDING SERVICES FOR SEIZED DOGS

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bf70519-ace5-4b2e-aed3-4d07702be73d

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs under the title "THE PROVISION OF BOARDING SERVICES FOR SEIZED DOGS". This procurement falls within the dog kennel services industry category and is located in London, UK. Currently in the tender stage, the call for bids will close on 16th March 2020 at 23:59:59. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £2,680,000 and £5,360,000, with services required to be available 24/7 throughout the year.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care, kennel services, and veterinary provision. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to manage a high turnover of animals, including those with specific behavioural challenges, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The 24-hour operational requirement, as well as the need for compliance with welfare standards, will favour experienced providers and those with existing resources to fulfil these needs effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their potential for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs (the Services) to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The service covers all dogs seized or otherwise taken into possession by the Metropolitan Police Service. This includes dogs which generally fall into one or more of the following categories: * Dogs of a Prohibited Type - 25%; * Dogs which are Dangerously Out of Control - 35%; * Dogs as Prisoners Property - 20%; * Dogs taken into possession for Animal Cruelty Investigations - 15%; * Other Non-Specific / Operational Reasons - 5%; These dogs can range from the very friendly to those that can be difficult to handle and includes dogs that have attacked persons and / or other animals to those who have complex welfare needs. Every dog is a potential threat, which can be judged to a certain extent by its history and exhibited behaviour. Service providers will be expected to treat all dogs with the utmost caution and respect whilst taking every possible step to ensure the best welfare provision is made. The Services must be provided seven days a week, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and all Bank Holidays, 24hrs a day. Kennels must be able to facilitate new arrivals between 07:00 am and 00:00 am daily as a minimum. 1. Scope 1.1 The Service to be provided will cover the following: The provision of adequate and secure shelter, food, exercise / enrichment, healthcare and veterinary treatment for animals placed in the custody of the kennel. 1.2 The number of dogs requiring boarding is estimated at 1100 per annum. 1.3 The maximum number of total kennels space required is 220 per day across all providers. The minimum number of kennel space required over the last 12 months is 160 spaces per day. There are seasonal / operational variances in demand. 1.4 The average length of kennel days per dog is approximately 85 days per stay. 1.5 The maximum number of

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c931d5-c6ff-46ed-8363-23a0241c8f74 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 18 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,360,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | GREATER LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW6 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | West Kensington |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2020 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c931d5-c6ff-46ed-8363-23a0241c8f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c931d5-c6ff-46ed-8363-23a0241c8f74
  15th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32098&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
  User / Company

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