Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Metropolitan Police Service
New Scotland Yard,Victoria Embankment
LONDON
SW1A2JL
UK
Contact person: Ria Oxford
E-mail: Ria.L.Oxford@met.police.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.met.police.uk/
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
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98380000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Overview
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), the Contracting Authority, is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of an upcoming competitive procedure with negotiation for a framework agreement. This agreement will cover the provision of boarding and kennelling services for dogs seized by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The aim is to engage with capable service providers to ensure high-quality care for dogs seized under various circumstances.
Scope of Services
The service providers will be required to handle dogs seized or otherwise taken into possession by the MPS, which includes dogs of prohibited types, those dangerously out of control, dogs as prisoners' property, dogs taken for animal cruelty investigations, and others for non-specific operational reasons.
Key Requirements
- The services must be operational 24/7, 365 days a year, including public holidays.
- Service providers must be capable of handling dogs with various temperaments and complex welfare needs, ensuring safety and proper care.
- Kennel facilities should ideally be within a 150-mile radius of the MPS, with transportation times minimized to protect animal welfare.
- Providers must have a minimum 3-star award/license from the relevant Local Authority under the Licensing of Activities Involving Animals (England) Regulations 2018.
Technical and Operational Criteria
- Adequate and secure shelter, food, exercise/enrichment, healthcare, and veterinary treatment must be provided.
- The average kennel stay per dog is approximately 85 days.
- Service providers should have the necessary personal protective equipment and training for handling aggressive or difficult dogs.
- Facilities must be inspected regularly to ensure compliance with all requirements, including those related to veterinary care, kennel construction, and dog handling equipment.
Legal and Compliance:
All Service Providers must comply with relevant legislation and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Licensing of Activities Involving Animals (England) Regulations 2018;
- Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order; and
- Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
Service providers will also be required to maintain accurate records of all dogs in their care and provide regular reports to MPS/MOPAC.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
16 200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Retained Kennnels
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98380000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contract Charges for kennels reserved for Authority use only. Where the Authority enters into a contract for Retained Kennels, the Supplier will be expected to invest in the expansion and/or upgrade of kennel facilities.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Framework Kennels (definition TBC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98380000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services, excluding Welfare Kennels (subject to availability).
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Welfare Kennels
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98380000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services specifically for dogs seized on welfare grounds and does not include dogs that are dangerously out of control or of a prohibited type.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/08/2024
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
Detailed Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation, including evaluation criteria, will be provided in due course. The Contracting Authority will determine the number of service providers based on the capacity and capability to meet the required standards and service levels.
This PIN is issued for information purposes only to alert potential service providers to the forthcoming opportunity. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to make changes to the scope and requirements before the formal ITT is released.
Suppliers wishing to register their interest can do so via the link below.
https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
(please copy and paste the link into your internet browser)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/07/2024