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title: "Stray Dog Kennelling Services"
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# Stray Dog Kennelling Services

Buyer: SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca3e1704-8e1c-415e-ab0f-86a7a88ec2ae

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## Summary

Sevenoaks District Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Stray Dog Kennelling Services" under the industry category of dog kennel services. This tender involves the provision of 24-hour reception and drop-off points, suitable kennels to hold stray dogs, disposal services, emergency collection and return services, as well as holiday cover for stray dog collection within the Sevenoaks District. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is set to start on August 1, 2025, ending on July 31, 2027. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by January 24, 2025. The services are to be delivered in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in animal care and kennelling services. With the requirement for both standard and emergency operations, businesses with strong operational flexibility and the capability to provide 24/7 services will be well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could help expand a company's service offerings and establish a reliable partnership with a local government authority, potentially leading to further public-sector contracts in the future.

## Notice

The supply of stray dog kennelling services including: - The provision of a 24hr, every day of the year reception point/ drop off point for the receipt of stray dogs found within the Sevenoaks District Area. - The provision of a suitable number of kennels (and associated services) to hold all strays found within Sevenoaks District for a period of 7 clear days (or longer as required). - The provision of 'disposal' services for stray dogs after the period of 7 clear days (or longer as required) - The provision of an emergency collection service for stray dogs from finders (24hr) - The provision of holiday cover for 2 x five (5) day periods (total 10 per year) for the collection of stray dogs within the District. - The provision of an emergency return service for stray dogs to their owners (24hrs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2137c32b-4899-41d3-a73f-c91d5c633014 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN13 1HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Sevenoaks Town and St John's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2137c32b-4899-41d3-a73f-c91d5c633014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2137c32b-4899-41d3-a73f-c91d5c633014
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV169048
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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