--- title: "Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039389" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039389" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039389.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039389.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2022-12-21" --- # Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039389 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039389) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039389.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex, initiated by 7 Forces Commercial Services, is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is on 2nd February 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The contracting authority, 7 Forces Commercial Services, based in Ipswich, UK, is seeking experienced horse recovery experts to handle the recovery process for horses found on the public highway in Kent and Essex. This tender for horse recovery services presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in special-purpose road passenger-transport services, particularly those with expertise in handling horses and horse transportation. Companies with a proven track record in dealing with similar equine-related services are well-suited to compete. By meeting the defined criteria and submission terms, businesses can establish valuable contracts with the buying organisation, 7 Forces Commercial Services, and contribute to the efficient recovery and management of stray, loose, and abandoned horses in Kent and Essex. ## Notice An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in accordance with the procedure outlined in the horse recovery process. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1a Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway in accordance with service requirement. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure. 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. Lot 1b Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Kent An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway in accordance with service requirement. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure. 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. Lot 2a Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Essex An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway in accordance with service requirement. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure. 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. Lot 2b Recovery of Stray, Loose and Abandoned Horses in Essex An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway in accordance with service requirement. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036289-2022 | | 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 | 21 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent | ## 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 - 21 Dec 2022 at 19:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036289-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolk.police.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=54202&B=BLUELIGHT ## 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-h6vhtk-039389. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039389.json.