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title: "Provision of Stray Dog Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047caa"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Stray Dog Service

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047caa

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## Summary

Cumberland Council conducted an open procurement for the provision of stray dog services, successfully awarding contracts on 30th September 2024. The contracting process covered three geographical areas: Copeland, Allerdale, and Carlisle, under Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 respectively. The services include the collection, kenneling, and appropriate disposition of stray dogs. The procurement falls under the "Dog kennel services" category, identified by CPV code 98380000. The anticipated contract term is up to 3 years, starting with a 1-year initial period and up to 2 optional 12-month extensions. The total awarded contract values sum up to approximately GBP 596,294.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the pet services industry, specifically those specialised in dog care and kenneling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Whinmill Farm Canine Centre and Biggards Dog Kennels have already been awarded segments of the contract, reflecting the tender’s suitability for SMEs. Firms with capabilities in animal control, kennel management, and compliance with animal welfare standards would find this tender particularly rewarding. The open procurement method ensures transparency and fair competition, allowing a wide range of qualified businesses to participate and expand their operations.

## Notice

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

### Lot Information

Provision of Stray Dog Service - Lot 1: Copeland Geographical Area

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

Provision of Stray Dog Service - Lot 2: Allerdale Geographical Area

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

Provision of Stray Dog Service- Lot 3: Carlisle Geographical Area

Cumberland Council have a statutory duty to respond to, collect and kennel any dog that is deemed to be stray. The legislation that governs this states that the dog is to be kennelled for a minimum of 7 days with attempts being made to contact any identified owner through the Microchip (if present). In the event that no owner is located and the 7 day period is up, the dog can then be progressed to be rehomed or euthanised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035374-2024 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £596,294 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIGGARDS DOG KENNELS; WHINMILL FARM CANINE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035374-2024
- 11 Jul 2024 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021275-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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