HDC CBC Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service

Horsham District Council & Crawley Borough Council (the Authorities) invite tenders for the provision of a Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service as set out in these documents. Horsham District Council is the Lead procuring Authority and all references to 'the Council' refer to the lead procuring authority. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 1st April 2027 at 00:00 hours. The Contracts will be awarded for a period of 2 years until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for a further 2 year period (made up of 2 individual 12 month periods) subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. The Councils are procuring these contracts following the Open Procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023 (and its supporting Regulations) and Horsham District Council's Procurement Code. Each Council will be awarding one contract for the provision of all services detailed in their respective lot to the winning bidder. Information on the service lots are contained in the specifications. Suppliers can bid on all Lots within their submission, or Lot 1 or Lot 2 only. The Councils are currently in a process for local government reorganisation and as a result the contract will automatically transfer to any successor authority. The contracting Council will be required to provide a copy of the contract to any successor council at least six months prior to the transfer or as soon as possible. The Councils are seeking to contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the contract. This Information for Bidders document contains the information and instructions that Bidders need to ensure that a compliant and completed tender is submitted. Please read the Information for Bidders document carefully as failure to comply with any instructions may result in the rejection or disqualification of your tender from this tender process.

• HDC Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service · Value not stated · active
• CBC Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service · Value not stated · active

Check the original notice for each lot’s scope, eligibility and deadline.

• 9 Nov 2026 · Opportunity published