This framework is divided into 2 lots:

Lot 1: Dog Control Services; and

Lot 2: Pest Control Services.

The value below covers both Lots.

Lot 1: dog control services.

Dog control services comprises the collection and kennelling of stray dogs both in and outside of office hours, provision of an acceptance point, patrolling and investigation of dog fouling complaints and the initial investigation of dog nuisance complaints.

The stray dog service requirement is for the collection, transportation and kennelling of stray dogs that have either been seized on behalf of the Council or detained and reported by the public both in and outside of office hours not including dogs formally identified as dangerous and banned breeds, provision of an acceptance point, re-homing or in exceptional situations destroying uncollected strays; receiving money on behalf of the Council and arranging veterinary treatment as necessary; all in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, Control of Dogs Order 1992, the Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963, the Microchipping of dogs (England) Regulations 2015 and any other legal requirements as applicable.

Lot 2: pest control services.

Pest control services comprises the provision of a service to the public for the treatment of; bedbugs, cockroaches, fleas, glis glis, rats, mice, and wasps. The same treatments to be provided at council premises and as directed.