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title: "Market Engagement - Stray Dogs Kennelling and Collection"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-20"
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# Market Engagement - Stray Dogs Kennelling and Collection

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dff743b1-1485-461a-bd6c-f7fbb033f6df

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement - Stray Dogs Kennelling and Collection," focused on the provision of dog kennel services. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Dog kennel services" (CPV: 98380000) and is aimed at the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The engagement phase is currently ongoing, with the engagement end date set for 4 October 2024. This stage, tagged as 'planning,' seeks input from potential providers before the formal procurement process begins.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in early dialogue and influence the requirements of the final tender. By participating in this market engagement phase, businesses can showcase their capabilities, secure a better understanding of the council's needs, and position themselves favourably for the upcoming tender process. Companies experienced in animal care, especially dog management and kennel services, will find this engagement particularly relevant and beneficial for their business growth.

## Notice

Market Engagement West Northants Council would like, at this stage prior to commencing formal procurement, to seek input from the market as to what the appetite is for undertaking this service and to obtain information to inform the Procurement. Please read the attachment and complete the questionnaire if you are happy to play an early part in helping us understand the market prior to starting the tender process. Please submit your responses to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb727e8-65a7-49c5-bcaa-201d3ed5e629 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 06:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb727e8-65a7-49c5-bcaa-201d3ed5e629

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb727e8-65a7-49c5-bcaa-201d3ed5e629
  20th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baaaf8be-5ae4-458b-af4a-316dd6313138
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b012a6b-e97e-469d-8a93-6400ce09275a

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