Published date: 19 October 2015

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: 16 November 2015

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

FY6 7PU

Value of contract

£75,000

Procurement reference

9ZYN-6A71P6

Published date

19 October 2015

Closing date

16 November 2015

Contract start date

18 January 2016

Contract end date

31 January 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Not specified

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Under Section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the local authority is responsible for discharging the functions for dealing with stray dogs (with the exception of dangerous dogs).

The Control of Dogs Order 1992 provides that dogs must wear a collar and tag giving the name and address of the owner when in a public place. In most cases, it is expected that this will enable the owner to be identified with relative ease. Failure to comply with this direction is an offence under Animal Health Act 1981 and such dogs may be seized, even if a person is in charge of such a dog. Moreover, the 1992 order places a duty on authorities to enforce the requirement for dogs to wear a collar and tag in a public place.

The police retain duties with regard to dealing with dangerous dogs, banned breeds and dogs found to be worrying livestock.

The availability of a high quality and reliable local kennels to safely house stray dogs for the seven day statutory period is key to the delivery of a quality service to the public.

As a minimum the Contractor must be able to accept strays every day at the times designated below, and must be available to allow owners to re-claim their dogs once the relevant release fee has been paid to either the Council or direct to the Contractor. The successful Contractor must also provide an out of hours collection service if instructed by an authorised Officer.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Allan Williams

Address

Civic Centre, Breck Road
Poulton-Le-Fylde
FT6 7PU
England

Telephone

01253887440

Email

Allan.Williams@wyre.gov.uk