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title: "GR/Stray Dog Kennelling Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# GR/Stray Dog Kennelling Services

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fc8f9e2-666a-4a72-be7d-50a9b920a374

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "GR/Stray Dog Kennelling Services," focusing on dog kennel services (CPV: 98380000). This procurement process pertains to the kennelling of stray dogs found within the City Council boundaries, ensuring they are adequately kept and rehomed if unclaimed. The initial contract will span 12 months with the possibility of three additional 12-month extensions. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 9th December 2024. The service delivery addresses include Bristol, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other international locations.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses that specialise in animal care and kennel services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete due to the value placed on community involvement and local engagement. The estimated contract value is £80,000, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and animal welfare industry. Early engagement with key stakeholders and a robust understanding of local regulations around stray dog kennelling will be beneficial for interested businesses.

## Notice

Stray dogs found within the City Council boundaries delivered to the premises shall be kept by the Provider on behalf of the Council for a period of at least seven (7) consecutive days. If after that period the owner or keeper has not claimed the dog, the Council will offer and the Provider will accept the dog in accordance with Section 149(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.The Provider thereafter will bear full responsibility for the unclaimed dog, including all associated costs. The provider shall make all reasonable endeavours, to include the scanning of microchips, to identify and contact the owner of a dog received by the kennel within the initial 7-day period. Thereafter, the provider will use all means possible to rehome the animal. This notice is for a contract with an initial 12 month period with 3 options to extend by 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c414a259-408a-4239-957d-73136ba9ad17 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 11:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c414a259-408a-4239-957d-73136ba9ad17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c414a259-408a-4239-957d-73136ba9ad17
  18th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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