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title: "Contract for The Collection & Secure Boarding of Dogs Including Dangerous and Seized"
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# Contract for The Collection & Secure Boarding of Dogs Including Dangerous and Seized

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b168d6c8-9f9d-42f3-9043-d644043d1fa9

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## Summary

Merseyside Police has initiated a procurement process for the "Contract for The Collection & Secure Boarding of Dogs Including Dangerous and Seized." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically dog kennel services (CPV: 98380000). The location for this procurement includes the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. This tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. The contract period is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029. All submissions must be made via the In-Tend portal, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure (above threshold). The deadline for bid submissions is 24th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care, particularly those with robust infrastructure for dog boarding services, including support for dealing with banned and dangerous breeds. Companies equipped to provide 24/7, year-round kennel services, and maintaining at least 10 kennels, will find this contract particularly advantageous. The procurement is not specifically designated for SMEs or VCSEs, making it an open competition for adequately prepared companies with the capability to handle the stringent requirements set forth by Merseyside Police. This could lead to significant growth for businesses in the pet care and animal control industry.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the collection and secure boarding (also referred to as kennelling) of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs. The Authority requires a minimum of 95 kennels with a minimum of 10 kennels per provider per year for 24 hours, 365(6) days a year dog collection and boarding service provision. Additional information: All bids and correspondence must be submitted via the In-Tend portal and in line with the invitation to Tender instructions document. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62569074-59d2-4125-9c0f-73c4d13a2427 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE POLICE |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L69 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Festival Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62569074-59d2-4125-9c0f-73c4d13a2427

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62569074-59d2-4125-9c0f-73c4d13a2427
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/merseysidepolice/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseyside.police.uk

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