The Collection & Boarding of Banned Breeds, Dangerous & Seized Dogs for South Yorkshire Police - Contract Award

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A contract has been awarded by South Yorkshire Police (SYP) with a service provider who will collect and kennel dogs upon their instruction that are a banned breed, dangerous or seized for welfare reasons within the South Yorkshire region. This service will be available 24/7/365(6) days a year and will provide a minimum of 35 kennels with the potential access to further kennels should the need arise. The collection of a dog will be undertaken within a maximum of 90 minutes following notification from SYP. The successful Service Provider will provide adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare sufficient to meet the needs of the animal in line with the animal welfare act for animals placed in the custody of the kennel; this can be for long periods of time. The contract is for an initial 4-year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. Lot 1: South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have awarded a contract for a 24 hours, 7 day, 365(6) days a year dog collection and boarding service. A minimum of 35 kennels will be available with access to further kennels should the need arise. The successful Service Provider will collect the dog(s) urgently within the minimum timescale possible following a call from SYP and within a maximum of 90 minutes following notification. The successful Service Provider will safely remove the dog(s) without the assistance of the attending police officer as they may not be equipped or experienced in dog handling. The dogs that are to be collected can range from the very friendly to those that can be very difficult and dangerous to handle. The successful Service Provider will kennel the dog(s) for a duration which will be determined by SYP. The duration of kennelling the dog(s) could be long-term. The successful Service Provider will provide adequate and secure shelter, food and healthcare sufficient to meet the needs of the animal in line with the animal welfare act for animals placed in the custody of the kennel. Any specific healthcare requirements for a dog(s) will be agreed between the Service Provider and SYP following veterinary consultation.