Published date: 14 September 2021
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Dog training services - 80512000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£84,575.50
Procurement reference
SR591084835
Published date
14 September 2021
Closing date
18 June 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
31 August 2021
Contract end date
30 August 2023
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?
Yes
Description
The Authority (HMRC) is required to tackle the threat posed by the movement, storage, distribution and sale of illicit goods throughout the UK. This is achieved by deploying detection dogs to assist HMRC officers whilst they are inspecting or searching premises and vehicles to identify concealments and storage points of illicit products and the subsequent seizure of any illicit goods discovered.
The contractor to provide the requisite number of personnel, dogs and other resources to meet the needs of HMRC for the provision of detection dogs and handlers.
The Contractor must ensure that its personnel i.e. handlers are suitably trained to competently perform detection tasks effectively.
The Contractor's training programme will cover as a minimum the requirements set out below:
•How to diffuse aggressive behaviour
•The application of UK Human Rights, Children's Legislation and cultural diversity and racial awareness
•Health and Safety
•Security Awareness
•First Aid
•Fire Safety
•Care and welfare of the dog
•First Aid for Dogs
•Hygiene of kennels and grooming of dogs
•Training in handling a working dog; this must be praise and reward based and must not be compulsion-based.
•Training of handler & dog to detect goods hidden in premises and vehicles.
•A HMRC Officer shall be permitted to evaluate, monitor and review the Contractor's training programmes and practices; as requested by the Authority.
The contractor must have immediate access to the appropriate number of handler(s) and dog(s) which are fit and effective whilst having regard for the welfare and well-being of the dog(s) under his/her control.
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Awarded date
31 August 2021
Contract start date
31 August 2021
Contract end date
30 August 2023
Total value of contract
£84,575.50
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Accted Ltd
Address
Military House,
24 Castle Street,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH1 2DSReference
Companies House number: 08594494
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Amandip Kang
Address
5th Floor West, Ralli Quays
Salford
M60 9LA
England
Telephone
03000557418
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