Published date: 18 July 2023

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.


Closing: 8 August 2023, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Dog kennel services - 98380000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£70,000

Procurement reference

IOW001-DN666312-55315245

Published date

18 July 2023

Closing date

8 August 2023

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 October 2023

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of Dog Kennelling Service on the Isle of Wight for Stray Dogs.

The Isle of Wight Council under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 are responsible for seizing and detaining any dog which is believed to be straying.

At times when an owner cannot be immediately located the dog must be safely housed until it can be returned to its owner. The Council is therefore seeking tenders from suitable facilities for the safe housing of stray dogs for a period of three years commencing on 1st October 2023.

During 2021/22 a total of 35 (30 outside office hours) dogs were seized, these dogs remained in kennels collectively for 75 days.

The term of the contract shall be 1 October 2023 until 30 September 2026 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

The closing date for receipt of Quotes is 14:00Hrs on 8 August 2023.

More information

Links

Additional text

Potential suppliers can register their interest and download the tender pack by visiting https://procontract.due-north.com/opportunities and searching for tender reference number DN666312. The estimated values set out in this notice are the total estimated value for the duration of the term including any possible extension period.

About the buyer

Contact name

Vanessa Squibb

Address

County Hall
High Street
Newport
PO30 1UD
England

Telephone

+44 1983821000

Email

vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk

Website

http://www.iow.gov.uk