This tender is for the provision of secure kennelling for dangerous dogs. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has an operational requirement to provide temporary accommodation and essential veterinary care for dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) and in respect of animal welfare offences, until the resulting case has been through the court process. It is intended that up to 4 (four) tenderers will be awarded ‘framework status' on the resultant framework agreement. However, the Commissioner reserves the right to award framework status to more than 4 suppliers where this best meets the needs of GMP.

Suppliers awarded framework status following this tender may be asked to:

— provide secure accommodation for dangerous dogs seized by GMP;

— provide or arrange for veterinary treatment for dangerous dogs in their care; and/or

— destroy or arrange for the destruction of dogs, in lawful compliance with a court order.

Interested parties are requested to note that this tender is not for the kennelling of dogs belonging to Greater Manchester Police.