--- title: "Mid Sussex District Council - Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-07" --- # Mid Sussex District Council - Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service Buyer: MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e23f41db-774c-48f7-adab-da26337874e7.json) ## Summary Mid Sussex District Council is conducting a tender for the "Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service", with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage. The contract is set to commence on 8th June 2021 and will run for two years until 7th June 2023, with a possible extension of an additional two years subject to performance. This initiative pertains to the services industry and is located in West Sussex, UK, specifically in the area around Haywards Heath. Bids must be submitted through the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal, with the deadline for submissions being 30th April 2021. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in animal welfare or related services. The contract entails responsibilities such as the collection and accommodation of stray dogs, requiring bidders to possess suitable experience and qualifications. The 24/7 availability of the service presents ongoing operational challenges, providing potential for businesses that can demonstrate reliability and attention to animal care in their proposals to thrive in this procurement process. ## Notice Mid Sussex District Council is inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the collection and accommodation of stray dogs that are found within the area of Mid Sussex, West Sussex. The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2021 for a period of two years ending on the 7th June 2023, with an option to extend for a further 2 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Council has a statutory duty to hold any stray dogs for a minimum of 7 days. The number of dogs can vary and the majority of the dogs are claimed within the 7 days. The service provided by the successful Service Provider will be in accordance with this specification and will be available 7 days each week, 24 hours per day throughout each year of the contract. The Council is procuring this contract following an open quotation process under the Council's Procurement Code, and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in these documents. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f74f02a-27b1-4680-991a-d5641ef503c0 | | 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 | 7 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2021 - 7 Jun 2023 | | 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 | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH16 1SS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Mid Sussex | | Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | | Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f74f02a-27b1-4680-991a-d5641ef503c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f74f02a-27b1-4680-991a-d5641ef503c0 7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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