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title: "The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs in West Yorkshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0304e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-04-12"
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# The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs in West Yorkshire

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0304e7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority involves the collection and boarding of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs within West Yorkshire. The contract, titled "The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs in West Yorkshire," is categorised under dog kennel services and was planned for a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional three 12-month periods. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the bid submission deadline set for 31 January 2022 and the bid opening scheduled for the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care and management, particularly those equipped to handle dogs considered dangerous or belonging to banned breeds. Companies capable of providing secure kennel facilities within a 45-minute drive from Wakefield, as well as ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards, are particularly suited to participate. The contract value of £2.7 million also highlights the potential for substantial business growth in the pet care and law enforcement support sectors.

## Notice

CONTRACT NOT AWARDED FOLLOWING THE TENDER PROCESS: West Yorkshire Police (WYP) require a collection and boarding service for banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs. This contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods. WYP has a 24/7 (365/6) operational requirement for the safe collection of dogs identified by the Police as either banned breeds, dangerous or welfare cases. The dogs that are to be collected can range from the very friendly to those that can be very difficult and dangerous to handle. WYP require a Service Provider who can guarantee 55 kennels with access to an additional 25 kennels. These kennels must not be further than a 45 minutes' drive away from Wakefield, WF2 0QD. Following instruction from WYP the Service Provider will be required to safely and securely collect and kennel the dog(s) for a duration which will be determined by the Force; this can be long-term whilst a case proceeds through the courts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CONTRACT NOT AWARDED FOLLOWING THE TENDER FOR: West Yorkshire Police (WYP) require a collection and boarding service for banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs. This contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods. WYP has a 24/7 (365/6) operational requirement for the safe collection of dogs identified by the Police as either banned breeds, dangerous or welfare cases. The dogs that are to be collected can range from the very friendly to those that can be very difficult and dangerous to handle. WYP require a Service Provider who can guarantee 55 kennels with access to an additional 25 kennels. These kennels must not be further than a 45 minutes' drive away from Wakefield, WF2 0QD. Following instruction from WYP the Service Provider will be required to safely and securely collect and kennel the dog(s) for a duration which will be determined by the Force; this can be long-term whilst a case proceeds through the courts. The Service Provider will be required to provide adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare sufficient to meet the needs of the animal in line with the animal welfare act for animals placed in the custody of the kennel. Any specific healthcare requirements for a dog(s) will be agreed between the Service Provider and the Force following veterinary consultation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009692-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009692-2022
- 22 Dec 2021 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032112-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.judiciary.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41814&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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