--- title: "Guildford Borough Council Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-27" --- # Guildford Borough Council Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Services Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9520d2c4-336e-4476-92a9-07b6db4c3d6e.json) ## Summary The Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council are seeking a sole contractor to provide Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Services. The service includes the collection, transportation, kennelling, and re-homing of unclaimed dogs, operating 24/7. The contractor must maintain a stray dog register as per regulations. The deadline for tender submissions is 28th February 2023, with the contract period starting on 1st May 2023 and ending on 31st March 2026 in Guildford, Surrey. The procurement method is an Open procedure below threshold. This tender by the Guildford Borough Council offers a business opportunity for contractors in the services industry, particularly those with experience in animal welfare services. Companies capable of providing round-the-clock dog collection and re-homing services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender presents a chance for growth and collaboration with local authorities to enhance community services related to stray dog management. ## Notice Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council are seeking to appoint a sole contractor for the Authorities Stray Dogs Service, inclusive of collection, transportation, kennelling and re-homing of unclaimed dogs. The successful contractor will be required to provide the service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without exception. Members of the public, council officers and the police must be able to report a found dog for collection, and owners who have lost their dog arrange collection of their dog, direct with the contractor. The contractor shall also keep records to allow the Councils to keep and maintain a stray dog register in accordance with section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and the Environmental Protection (Stray Dogs) Regulations 1992. Schedule 1 of the Appendix provides statistics relating to the Stray Dogs service over the past few years and details the tender specification. Additional information: The Council's full requirements and details of how to tender for this opportunity are available by clicking the Express Interest button. How to obtain the Tender Documents Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current. The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs, namely 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfd0cab8-fec8-468b-905a-892e3b312612 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU2 4BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | St Nicolas | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2023 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfd0cab8-fec8-468b-905a-892e3b312612 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfd0cab8-fec8-468b-905a-892e3b312612 27th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.guildford.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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