TD1683 - Provision of the Seizure, Kennelling and Maintenance of Stray Dogs

Derby City Council (DCC) has a duty under the Environmental Protection Act to kennel stray dogs for a minimum of seven days. In addition to this legal duty, the Council has also historically offered a service to collect strays. The successful supplier will work alongside Derby City Council's Environmental Protection Team, providing services which as a minimum will comprise the seizure, kennelling and maintenance of stray dogs in Derby City. This will also include out-of-hours acceptance and collection of stray dogs, a stray dog rehoming service and microchipping of dogs.

The initial contract period is three years; the contract is estimated to commence 16th October 2021 and expire 15th October 2024. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.

Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 12th August 2021. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on Friday 13th August 2021.

Please visit the Council's e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1683.