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title: "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033b6e"
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published: "2022-06-20"
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# Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033b6e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by 7 Forces Commercial Services focuses on the recovery of stray, loose, and abandoned horses in Kent and Essex. The tender, titled "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex," falls under the special-purpose road passenger-transport services category and is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for responses has been extended to 27 June 2022, while the contract period commences on 1 November 2022 and lasts until 31 October 2027. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals electronically or in writing for two specific lots, one for Kent and another for Essex.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal recovery, transport, and welfare services, particularly those with experience handling equine matters. Companies with knowledge in veterinary care, transport logistics, and secure holding solutions for horses will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Moreover, as the engagement may involve additional services for the wellbeing of the horses, firms that can demonstrate technical proficiency and economic viability are encouraged to participate.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Kent - Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent

Kent Police is seeking to contract with an experienced horse recovery expert to assist the Force in recovering horses found loose on the public highway. Additional information: Attached as document

Renewal: Subject to utilising extension period available

Lot 2 - Essex - Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Essex

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. Additional information: Attached as document

Renewal: Subject to utilising extension period available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016844-2022 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 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 | £717,250 |
| 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 | 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 | TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34223320 - Horsebox trailers
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2022 at 14:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016844-2022
- 19 May 2022 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013513-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47333&B=BLUELIGHT

## Provenance

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