The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs for Humberside Police

Concepts

• dog kennel
• humberside police
• hull
• kennel dogs
• collection & boarding of banned breeds, dangerous & seized dogs for humberside police
• collection of a dog
• dogs
• year dog collection
• boarding service provision
• banned breed

Location

Humberside

Description

Humberside Police (HP) have awarded a contract to a service provider to collect and kennel dogs upon their instruction that are a banned breed, dangerous or seized for welfare reasons within the Humberside region. This service is will be provided 24/7/365(6) days a year with the provision of a minimum of 25 kennels (with potential access to further kennels should the need arise). The collection of a dog will be undertaken within a maximum of 90 minutes following notification from Humberside Police. The Service Provider will provide adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare sufficient to meet the needs of the animal in line with the animal welfare act for animals placed in the custody of the kennel; this can be for long periods of time.

Total Quantity or Scope

Humberside Police (HP) have awarded a contract for a 24 hours, 7 day, 365(6) days a year dog collection and boarding service provision for 25 kennels as a minimum, with the potential for access to further kennels should the need arise. For operational reasons it is imperative that following a call from HP, the successful Service Provider will collect the dog(s) urgently within the minimum timescale possible and within a maximum of 90 minutes following notification. The successful Service Provider will safely remove the dog(s) without the assistance of the attending police officer as they may not be equipped or experienced in dog handling. The dogs that are to be collected can range from the very friendly to those that can be very difficult and dangerous to handle. The successful Service Provider will be required to kennel the dog(s) for a duration which will be determined by HP. The duration of kennelling the dog(s) could be long-term. The Service Provider will provide adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare sufficient to meet the needs of the animal in line with the animal welfare act for animals placed in the custody of the kennel. Any specific healthcare requirements for a dog(s) will be agreed between the Service Provider and HP following veterinary consultation. The contract is awarded for a period of 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 98380000 - Dog kennel services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The Contract value is estimated for a duration of 6 years.