Published date: 14 July 2021

This notice was replaced on 11 November 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 11 November 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£271,770

Procurement reference

TD1683

Published date

14 July 2021

Closing date

13 August 2021

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

16 October 2021

Contract end date

15 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Derby City Council (DCC) has a duty under the Environmental Protection Act to kennel stray dogs for a minimum of seven days. In addition to this legal duty, the Council has also historically offered a service to collect strays. The successful supplier will work alongside Derby City Council's Environmental Protection Team, providing services which as a minimum will comprise the seizure, kennelling and maintenance of stray dogs in Derby City. This will also include out-of-hours acceptance and collection of stray dogs, a stray dog rehoming service and microchipping of dogs.

The initial contract period is three years; the contract is estimated to commence 16th October 2021 and expire 15th October 2024. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.

Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 12th August 2021. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Friday 13th August 2021.

Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1683.


More information

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About the buyer

Address

Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
England

Telephone

01332640768

Email

procurement@derby.gov.uk