Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Powys County Council
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
UK
Telephone: +44 01597826000
E-mail: commercialservices@powys.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0354
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of stray dogs collection and kennelling service within the county of Powys
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98380000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Powys County Council (the Council) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, competent and experienced providers for the provision of a stray dog collection and kennelling service within the county of Powys. This service is potentially required for a period of 3 years with options to extend beyond this.
You would be required to provide a suitably located stray dog kennel facility for the exclusive use of Powys County Council constructed and managed to licensable standards, including the provision of isolation facilities. You would also need to provide your own vehicle to transport dogs in a suitable and safe manner.
The area of coverage would be divided into two lots, however, the Council would also welcome expressions of interest from any providers prepared to cover the whole area.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98380000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL24
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Powys County Council (the Council) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, competent and experienced providers for the provision of a stray dog collection and kennelling service within the county of Powys. This service is potentially required for a period of 3 years with options to extend beyond this.
You would be required to provide a suitably located stray dog kennel facility for the exclusive use of Powys County Council constructed and managed to licensable standards, including the provision of isolation facilities. You would also need to provide your own vehicle to transport dogs in a suitable and safe manner.
The area of coverage would be divided into two lots, however, the Council would also welcome expressions of interest from any providers prepared to cover the whole area.
The provider(s) will be expected to collect stray dogs on behalf of the Council and transport to stray dog accommodation kennels Mondays to Fridays - 0900 to 1800 hours Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays - 1000 to 1600 hours (excluding Christmas Day).
Members of the public will also be able to collect their stray dog during the periods set out above, having made suitable payment to the Council for return of their dog.
Any dogs which are not claimed would need to be rehomed by the provider.
Any interested supplier can contact the Council by 17:00 on the 28/11/2023 by emailing commercialservices@powys.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/12/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:136362)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/11/2023