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title: "The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs for South Yorkshire Police - Contract Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032223"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE"
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# The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs for South Yorkshire Police - Contract Award

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032223

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Police, represented by The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs". This service is classified under dog kennel services within the services industry category. The awarded contract includes a requirement for 24/7 collection and boarding services for dogs, with a minimum provision of 35 kennels located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The initial contract period is set for four years, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, highlighting the long-term nature of this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in animal welfare, veterinary services, and kennelling, particularly those with experience in handling a range of dog behaviours, from friendly to difficult. Given the urgency of the service, as dogs must be collected within a maximum of 90 minutes after notification, firms that can ensure rapid response times and maintain high standards of care in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act are especially well-suited to compete. This contract also underlines the importance of reliability and quality service provision, providing a platform for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises in this niche market.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by South Yorkshire Police (SYP) with a service provider who will collect and kennel dogs upon their instruction that are a banned breed, dangerous or seized for welfare reasons within the South Yorkshire region. This service will be available 24/7/365(6) days a year and will provide a minimum of 35 kennels with the potential access to further kennels should the need arise. The collection of a dog will be undertaken within a maximum of 90 minutes following notification from SYP. The successful Service Provider will 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; this can be for long periods of time. The contract is for an initial 4-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have awarded a contract for a 24 hours, 7 day, 365(6) days a year dog collection and boarding service. A minimum of 35 kennels will be available with access to further kennels should the need arise. The successful Service Provider will collect the dog(s) urgently within the minimum timescale possible following a call from SYP and within a maximum of 90 minutes following notification. The successful Service Provider will safely remove the dog(s) without the assistance of the attending police officer as they may not be equipped or experienced in dog handling. The dogs that are to be collected can range from the very friendly to those that can be very difficult and dangerous to handle. The successful Service Provider will kennel the dog(s) for a duration which will be determined by SYP. The duration of kennelling the dog(s) could be long-term. The successful Service Provider will 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 SYP following veterinary consultation.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020972-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £710,000 |
| Lots value | £710,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD, |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYP DOG COLLECTION & KENNELLING PROVIDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020972-2022
- 15 Mar 2022 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007049-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.judiciary.gov.uk
- http://www.southyorks.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44781&B=BLUELIGHT

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