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title: "Reception Kennelling and Rehoming of Stray dogs ITT"
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# Reception Kennelling and Rehoming of Stray dogs ITT

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7f5a01f-f954-49e0-848e-95052a0ebab2

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## Summary

The Herefordshire Council is inviting tenders for the reception, kennelling, return, and rehoming of stray dogs in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, titled "Reception Kennelling and Rehoming of Stray dogs ITT", falls under the industry category of dog kennel services. The tender, valued at £30,000 GBP, is in the open procurement stage with a tender period ending on 19th July 2024 and a contract period starting on 19th August 2024 until 19th August 2027.

This opportunity presents potential for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing dog kennel services. Businesses with experience in animal care and welfare, especially in stray dog management, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process with Herefordshire Council. The 5-year term contract with possible extension offers stability for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships in this sector.

## Notice

This tender relates to the reception, kennelling, return, and rehoming of stray dogs. Herefordshire Council has a statutory responsibility for ensuring its Stray dog functions are discharged correctly by virtue of Section 149(2) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and this contract will delegate those functions for the Reception, Kennelling and Return of Stray dogs. The Council deals with approximately 100 stray dogs each year with approximately 50 dogs going to the kennels. This requirement is for a 5 year term (initial 3 year term with the option to extend for a further 2 years). Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to go to the portal and if not already registered you will need to complete the registration process by clicking on 'Register now'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46101fc9-3542-48f2-bba5-b25528dcecc8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2024 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46101fc9-3542-48f2-bba5-b25528dcecc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46101fc9-3542-48f2-bba5-b25528dcecc8
  24th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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