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title: "Dog wardens and kennelling service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03231c"
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# Dog wardens and kennelling service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03231c

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Dog Wardens and Kennelling Service", classified under the CPV category of dog kennel services. This tender is at the active stage and involves an open procedure for the provision of two distinct lots: the Dog Wardens Service and the Kennelling Service. The total contract value is £160,000, with a submission deadline set for 22 April 2022, and the award period commencing on 25 April 2022. The services will be required across the entire borough of Blackburn with Darwen, providing opportunities for local engagement.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth within the community, especially for businesses specialising in animal care, veterinary services, or local logistics. Companies capable of providing either dog warden services or kennelling facilities would be well-suited to participate, particularly those equipped to cover the geographical requirements stipulated in the contract. Additionally, the tender allows applicants to bid for one or both lots, enhancing chances for diversified service offerings and potential future contract renewals in 2024 and possibly in 2025/2026, depending on extension options taken.

## Notice

The Council is looking to award a Contract for the provision of dog wardens and kennelling service. The Contract will be split into two lots. Bidders may apply for one or both lots. Each lot will be scored separately. Lot 1 - Dog Wardens Service Lot 2 - Kennelling Service Further details of the Council's needs under the Contract and other relevant information are provided in the Specification.

### Lot Information

Dog Wardens Service

Lot 1 - Dog Wardens Service - this will be the provision of a dog wardens service covering the whole borough of Blackburn with Darwen. Further details of the Council's needs under the Contract and other relevant information are provided in the Specification.

Options: There are two 12 month extension options available.

Renewal: Renewal of the contract will be undertaken either in 2024 or if extension options are taken out then 2025/2026.

Kennelling Service

Lot 2 - Kennelling Service - The Contractor shall provide a kennelling service covering Blackburn with Darwen Borough. The Contractor shall provide kennels in a geographical range within 1 hours travel by motor vehicle from the point on the Boundary nearest to the Kennels. This time limit has been set to facilitate Blackburn with Darwen residents collecting their Dogs and also to keep the time Dogs must travel in a vehicle to a minimum.

Options: There are two 12 month extension options available.

Renewal: Renewal of the contract will be undertaken either in 2024 or if extension options are taken out then 2025/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007298-2022 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2026 dependent on whether the extension options are used. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007298-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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