--- title: "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2022-05-19" --- # Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex" is being conducted by 7 Forces Commercial Services, representing both Kent Police and Essex Police. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 June 2022. The contract will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically around the areas serviced by the respective police forces. It has an estimated value of £717,250 and a minimum expenditure of £600,000. The contract period will begin on 1 November 2022 and conclude on 31 October 2027. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialised in animal services, specifically those with expertise in horse recovery and transportation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project allows for a variety of service providers capable of ensuring the welfare of horses found in distress. Companies with experience in public safety, animal welfare, and mobile transportation would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Kent Police and Essex Police is seeking to contract with an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horses will need to be transported to a secure location and where possible returned to their owners, should the owner be identified. Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse. Where the horse's owner cannot be found, the Authority will only be liable for the costs of medical or other services that are necessary for the horse's wellbeing within the initial 21-day (maximum) period. After the initial 21-day period has lapsed, the ownership of the horse shall be transferred to the contractor and all incumbent fees associated with it shall be at the cost of the Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c882c27-2c0a-4e7e-9667-a56a4b5d2e16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £717,250 | | 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 | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 03322300 - Horses - 34223320 - Horsebox trailers - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 19 May 2022 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c882c27-2c0a-4e7e-9667-a56a4b5d2e16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c882c27-2c0a-4e7e-9667-a56a4b5d2e16 19th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47333&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolk.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eeba06e4-1cdf-4504-8ec7-73ec82479419. 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