Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3d-c944-730b-98cf-64aadb11d0df/the-provision-of-boarding-kennels-for-police-dogs-across-bedfordshire-cambridge closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The provision of boarding kennels for police DOGS across bedfordshire, cambridgeshire and hertfordshire [BCH Procurement (Representing The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire )](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bch-procurement-representing-the-police-and-crime-commissioners-for-bedfordshire-cambridgeshire-and-hertfordshire) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Apr 2019 Deadline Closed 13 May 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire are tendering for successful providers to provide secure, safe and excellent standard boarding kennels within a reasonable distance of each county The Police Authorities aim is to select up to three Service Providers per Lot to provide the full range of services detailed in the specification for each (Lot 1 - Bedfordshire, - Lot 2 , Cambridgeshire and Lot 3 Hertfordshire) The tender is separated into LOTs by geographical location as follows; - Lot 1 Bedfordshire - Lot 2 Cambridgeshire - Lot 3 Hertfordshire The service provider must be able to provide access for dog handlers to deliver and collect dogs seven days a week during working hours and by agreement at any other times. The service provider must provide emergency access if required by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Dog Unit 24/7, 365 days per year. Police dogs are to be kennelled individually. Only with the approval of the Police dog handler should two dogs be kennelled together. Police dogs are not to be exercised with any other dogs being cared for by the service provider. The service provider shall at all times hold a current licence under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and shall not allow the standards of the kennels to fall below the standards required by the regulations. Please note that we do not guarantee to board any dogs with the successful service providers per Lot. This is an ad-hoc requirement The contract period is for 3 years with a 1 year extension option (4years total) The Authorities budget for this contract is £160,000 for the lifetime of the contract including all Lots. Read full description ## CPV classification Dog kennel services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d66ef28-4ac5-4c6c-8533-c30b7f748eeb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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