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title: "Tender for Equine Enforcement Services - AWARD"
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# Tender for Equine Enforcement Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-836d9e9b-df02-4007-8570-2fd6eb8127d2

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, which has issued a tender titled "Tender for Equine Enforcement Services". This contract falls under the services category and targets the management of stray and tethered horses across the Black Country region, specifically within the West Midlands, which encompasses both Sandwell and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Councils. The tender was awarded on 30 March 2017, with a contract period commencing on 1 April 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender was completed prior to the deadline of 2 March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on equine services, animal welfare, or public enforcement solutions, allowing them to establish a relationship with a local authority. Businesses that specialise in animal control, veterinary services, or have experience in community engagement should consider competing for this contract, as they will be well-suited to address the challenges presented by stray horses, thereby enhancing public safety and local amenities within the area.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council covers 8547 hectares with approximately 309,000 residents and 877km of public highways. Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council covers 9796 hectares with approximately 316,000 residents and 880km of public highways. The problem of illegally grazed and stray horses has been endemic within the whole of the Black Country for decades. It has been the practice of horse owners to tether or just leave their animals on parks, football pitches, nature reserves and other open land. The tethering of horses is not prohibited by law, but is unauthorised on Council Land. This results in a range of problems including; direct damage to land, loss of amenities such as football pitches, planted and wooded areas being destroyed and potential injury to the public or motorists. In addition to the health and safety problems, stray and tethered horses cause nuisance and result in a considerable volume of complaints from the public which are directed at both the Council and the police. The Council is keen to establish a robust and long term arrangement by appointing a contractor to address both the issue of planned enforcement activity and a comprehensive reactive response service to collect stray horses from the highway via a tendering process. The Contract will apply to any equine, horse, pony, donkey or mule.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5c98b8-6c72-4ec5-9ce1-9b0f6f7de514 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINE EMERGENCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 03322300 - Horses
- 19120000 - Leather of bovine or equine animals

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2017 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5c98b8-6c72-4ec5-9ce1-9b0f6f7de514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5c98b8-6c72-4ec5-9ce1-9b0f6f7de514
  30th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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