Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 31/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-530594

FTS Reference: 2021-002114

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
Sutton Road
Maidstone
ME159BZ
UK
Contact person: Claire Baxter
Telephone: +44 01474366658
Internet address(es):
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex
Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall
Witham
CM8 3HB
UK
Contact person: Claire Baxter
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36145&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Kennelling Service for Seized Dogs/Dangerous Dogs (Kent Police and Essex Police)
Reference number:  7F-2020-0278
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

98380000  -  Dog kennel services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This Prior Information Notice has been published to inform the market of the forthcoming tender opportunity for a Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs to Kent Police and Essex Police.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs West Kent
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

98380000  -  Dog kennel services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice has been published to inform the market of the forthcoming tender opportunity for a Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs to Kent Police and Essex Police.
Overview of services to be provided
•The collection, transportation and kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs.
•The collection of seized/dangerous dogs seized by police under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (or other legislation) from a police station or designated pick-up point within the counties.
•The kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs.
•The local authority may not place any dog under this contract.
•Kennelling of detained person dogs.
•Kennelling of person dogs, which are considered by the Authority, not to be a menace.
•The provision of adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare for animals placed in the custody of the kennel.
•A `24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year` service provision must be provided for with collection within 2hours and 30 minutes of original request.
It is anticipated that any contract will run for a period of three years from 1st November 2021 with the option to extend for a further period of two years in twelve-month increments.
The tender documentation will be made available via https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT.
II.2.14)

Additional information

If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact Claire.baxter@kent.police.uk or Jennifer.barnes@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs East Kent
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

98380000  -  Dog kennel services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice has been published to inform the market of the forthcoming tender opportunity for a Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs to Kent Police and Essex Police.
Overview of services to be provided
•The collection, transportation and kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs.
•The collection of seized/dangerous dogs seized by police under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (or other legislation) from a police station or designated pick-up point within the counties.
•The kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs.
•The local authority may not place any dog under this contract.
•Kennelling of detained person dogs.
•Kennelling of person dogs, which are considered by the Authority, not to be a menace.
•The provision of adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare for animals placed in the custody of the kennel.
•A `24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year` service provision must be provided for with collection within 2hours and 30 minutes of original request.
It is anticipated that any contract will run for a period of three years from 1st November 2021 with the option to extend for a further period of two years in twelve-month increments.
The tender documentation will be made available via https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT.
II.2.14)

Additional information

If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact Claire.baxter@kent.police.uk or Jennifer.barnes@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs Essex
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

98380000  -  Dog kennel services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice has been published to inform the market of the forthcoming tender opportunity for a Kennelling Service for Seized/Dangerous Dogs to Kent Police and Essex Police.
Overview of services to be provided
•The collection, transportation and kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs.
•The collection of seized/dangerous dogs seized by police under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (or other legislation) from a police station or designated pick-up point within the counties.
•The kennelling of seized/dangerous dogs.
•The local authority may not place any dog under this contract.
•Kennelling of detained person dogs.
•Kennelling of person dogs, which are considered by the Authority, not to be a menace.
•The provision of adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare for animals placed in the custody of the kennel.
•A `24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year` service provision must be provided for with collection within 2hours and 30 minutes of original request.
It is anticipated that any contract will run for a period of three years from 1st November 2021 with the option to extend for a further period of two years in twelve-month increments.
The tender documentation will be made available via https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT.
II.2.14)

Additional information

If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact Claire.baxter@kent.police.uk or Jennifer.barnes@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/05/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information