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title: "Stray Dog Kennel Contract - A960"
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buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Stray Dog Kennel Contract - A960

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b04de88b-32a8-4be3-b8d8-71a5e16bd836

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## Summary

Local authority Swale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Stray Dog Kennels to Butterstone Pet Boarding. The contract, valued at £70,080 GBP, entails the care of stray dogs within the borough. The contract is reserved for suppliers based in Kent and is scheduled to start on 31st July 2023 for an initial three-year period, with a possible one-year extension. The tendering process included the submission of Expressions of Interest and the ITT document on the Council's e-tendering portal, with closing dates set for the 15th of May at 12:00 noon.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the dog kennel services industry the chance for growth and collaboration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete due to the contract's focus on care provision and compliance with animal welfare regulations. The buying organisation, Swale Borough Council, has outlined clear guidelines for potential suppliers to follow, emphasising the importance of legislative compliance and high standards of animal welfare. Interested parties must ensure they meet the specified deadlines and requirements to participate in the procurement process.

## Notice

Note: Reserved Contract Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for provision of Stray Dog Kennels. The contract will involve the provision of 4 kennels for stray dogs found within the borough. The contractor will care for the dogs whilst they are at the kennels and ensure compliance with relevant animal welfare requirements. This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Kent. It is estimated the contract will commence on 31 July 2023 for an initial period of three years. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 1 year. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 15 May at 12:00 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a479920a-c09f-4193-8a25-387cf9a04032 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,080 |
| 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUTTERSTONE PET BOARDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2023 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a479920a-c09f-4193-8a25-387cf9a04032
- 13 Apr 2023 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde6189-4fd2-46f2-9708-72693783549f
- 13 Apr 2023 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ba8f36-ce52-4889-ac79-015dea819639
- 12 Dec 2022 at 12:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4aa4d54-f840-41ba-b677-cb930f60e79c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a479920a-c09f-4193-8a25-387cf9a04032
  15th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde6189-4fd2-46f2-9708-72693783549f
  13th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ba8f36-ce52-4889-ac79-015dea819639
  13th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4aa4d54-f840-41ba-b677-cb930f60e79c
  12th December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7a95e3cb-197a-ed11-811c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.swale.gov.uk/

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