Original udbudsbeskrivelse
Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Stray Dog & Kennelling Services and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council’s requirements.
The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st December 2026 and will continue for a period of three (3) years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of up to two (2) years, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.
The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements.
You are required to complete and return the Non Disclosure Agreement in order for the TUPE information to be issued to you. Please note this MUST BE RETURNED AS A MESSAGE where you attach the signed document via the portal. Do not upload this as a response, as this is a locked box and not opened until the tender deadline.
Please read the ITT Instruction Document as this contains important information
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Important Notice:
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.
Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).
Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.
You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 28 August 2026
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Dog-kennel-services./Y539BKYBX6
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Y539BKYBX6