Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-e4fd-71d5-8ac7-d47ef2ae67a7/the-provision-of-boarding-services-for-seized-dogs closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The provision of boarding services for seized DOGS [Metropolitan Police Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/metropolitan-police-service) Estimated value £2,680,000 to £5,360,000 Published 15 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 16 Mar 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as the contracting authority is tendering for the supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs (the Services) to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The service covers all dogs seized or otherwise taken into possession by the Metropolitan Police Service. This includes dogs which generally fall into one or more of the following categories: • Dogs of a Prohibited Type - 25%; • Dogs which are Dangerously Out of Control - 35%; • Dogs as Prisoners Property - 20%; • Dogs taken into possession for Animal Cruelty Investigations - 15%; • Other Non-Specific / Operational Reasons - 5%; These dogs can range from the very friendly to those that can be difficult to handle and includes dogs that have attacked persons and / or other animals to those who have complex welfare needs. Every dog is a potential threat, which can be judged to a certain extent by its history and exhibited behaviour. Service providers will be expected to treat all dogs with the utmost caution and respect whilst taking every possible step to ensure the best welfare provision is made. The Services must be provided seven days a week, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and all Bank Holidays, 24hrs a day. Kennels must be able to facilitate new arrivals between 07:00 am and 00:00 am daily as a minimum. - Scope 1.1 The Service to be provided will cover the following: The provision of adequate and secure shelter, food, exercise / enrichment, healthcare and veterinary treatment for animals placed in the custody of the kennel. 1.2 The number of dogs requiring boarding is estimated at 1100 per annum. 1.3 The maximum number of total kennels space required is 220 per day across all providers. The minimum number of kennel space required over the last 12 months is 160 spaces per day. There are seasonal / operational variances in demand. 1.4 The average length of kennel days per dog is approximately 85 days per stay. 1.5 The maximum number of Read full description ## CPV classification Dog kennel services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7bf70519-ace5-4b2e-aed3-4d07702be73d) 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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