UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 26/10/2022

External Reference: 2022-586580

FTS Reference: 2022-028683

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

7 Forces Commercial Services
N/A
Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
UK
Contact person: Busola Shotunde
Telephone: +44 01474366650
E-mail: olubusola.shotunde@kent.police.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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=53888&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

Recovery of Stray, Loosed and Abandoned Horses in Kent and Essex
Reference number:  7F-2022-C113
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

60130000  -  Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway.
The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure.
Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse. Where the horse’s owner cannot be found, the Authority will only be liable for the costs of medical or other services that are necessary for the horse’s wellbeing within the initial 21-day (maximum) period. Proof of expenditure will be required to authorise payments such as supply of an invoice from Veterinary practices which must provide detail of the horse and procedure, or items utilised.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1: Recovery of Stray, Loosed and Abandoned Horses in Kent
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03322300  -  Horses
34223320  -  Horsebox trailers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ4 -  Kent
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure. Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2: Recovery of Stray, Loosed and Abandoned Horses in Essex
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03322300  -  Horses
34223320  -  Horsebox trailers
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKH3 -  Essex
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

An experienced horse recovery expert/s are required to recover horses found loose on the public highway. The recovered horse/s must be transported to a secure location and dealt with in line with the Forces current procedure. Once detained by the Contractor, the horse shall only be the responsibility of the Authority for a maximum of 21 days, within which time attempts will be made to identify the owner of the horse.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

19/12/2022

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