Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner
North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road,
Northallerton
DL6 1BF
procurement@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE2 - North Yorkshire
National registration number
n/a
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/
one.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=58922&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Collection (optional) & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs in North Yorkshire
Reference number
2469b-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NYP have identified the need for a fully licensed dog kennelling provider (under the Boarding Establishment Act 1963) who can potentially collect and transport banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs within the county of North Yorkshire in a safe and secure manner within a 2 hours timeframe following a call-out.
This service will be required on a 24/7/365(6) days a year basis and must include secure kennels and associated welfare requirements for the dogs. The requirement is for a minimum of 8 kennels, although this figure is estimated and is not a guarantee of future business.
The kennels must be no more than 50 miles and within 2 hours’ drive from the City of York to ensure the efficient use of operational police time when officers attend the kennels.
The intention of this Prior Information Notice is to assess the market for any interested parties who can deliver this service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
North Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Yorkshire Police (NYP) have identified the need for a fully licensed dog kennelling provider (under the Boarding Establishment Act 1963) who can potentially collect and transport banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs within the county of North Yorkshire in a safe and secure manner within a 2 hours timeframe following a call-out. Once collected, the provision of secure kennelling for the dogs will be required for a period as determined by the Force.
This service will be required on a 24, 7, 365(6) days a year basis and must include the associated welfare requirements for the dogs. It is anticipated that there will be an ongoing requirement of a minimum of 8 kennels, although this figure is estimated and is not a guarantee of future business.
The location of the kennels must be no more than 50 miles and within 2 hours’ drive from the City of York to ensure the efficient use of operational police time when officers attend the kennels.
NYP have an obligation to ensure the safety of members of the public and the welfare of seized dogs in accordance with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended 1997) and other legislation including the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Hunting Act, Dog Act 1871, and offences against wildlife. This is only achievable by a long-term working relationship with a service provider, hence it is anticipated that a contract will be awarded for a period of 4 years as a minimum. As this service can be difficult to manage and maintain, clear working agreements will be put in place for both the Service Provider and the Force, plus there will be regular correspondence between both parties regarding the dogs kennelled prior to them being returned, rehomed or put to sleep.
The intention of this Prior Information Notice is to seek interest from any interested parties who can deliver this service.
Service Providers interested in this requirement must express your interest through the PFCC’s e-tendering system https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ by 12noon 24/02/2023
The timetable for this procurement PIN process is detailed in the e-tendering system.
two.2.14) Additional information
The intention of this PIN is to seek the interest of any suitable Service Providers. Any Service Providers interested in this requirement must express an interest through the PFCC’s e-tendering system https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ messaging portal by 12pm 24/02/2023
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes