Ku-ring-gai Council is a Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney. The Ku-ring-gai Council area includes the suburbs of East Killara, East Lindfield, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, North Turramurra, North Wahroonga, Pymble, Roseville (part), Roseville Chase, South Turramurra, St Ives, St Ives Chase, Turramurra, Wahroonga (part), Warrawee and West Pymble.

ABOUT THE TENDER:

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking service provider/s to supply impounding services for its companion animals.

Ku-ring-gai Council is looking to offer a five-year period of engagement with optional extensions of up to another five years at the Council's discretion.

Past figures show an average of 20 impounds per year by Council Officers with an average length of stay being 24 hours till pets are returned to owners.

Impounding services must be available for Council officers with access required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Inclusive of a secure facility to safely house and manage menacing and dangerous dogs.

The provider must be located in reasonable proximity to Council (Gordon) and preferably within the Ku-ring-gai Local Government Area.

You would ideally include a reception and re-homing area, veterinary services, and sufficient holding capacity for housing cats and dogs.

The impounding of animals will generally be undertaken by Council Officers. The Service Provider will not be expected to accept surrendered animals unless under exceptional circumstances or authorized by Council.

Access will be provided to authorized Council Officers for the purpose of inspection as required to ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.

Online Information Session - Non-Compulsory

2 pm - 30 May 2023

Registration - Email tenders@krg.nsw.gov.au to confirm your interest.