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Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria

THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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10 Jul 2025 at 14:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is seeking suppliers for the transportation and kennelling of seized and dangerous dogs throughout Cumbria. This procurement, associated with the dog kennel services industry, follows an open procedure method and is in the award stage as of 6th May 2025. The contract will span from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with an allocated value of £300,000. The requirement is for licensed suppliers to provide round-the-clock kennelling and timely transport services for dangerous dog breeds, situated in North West, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with resources and experience in handling animals and providing 24/7 services. The tender process favours small and medium enterprises by stipulating qualifications apt for businesses offering specialised animal welfare and transport solutions. With the commitment to work consistently throughout the year, small enterprises adept in the animal care industry could leverage this consistent demand to scale operations and assert authority in niche markets within the service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria

Notice Description

Cumbria Constabulary require a pool of suitably licensed Suppliers to provide the safe collection, secure kennelling and associated welfare, return or re-homing of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs throughout the County of Cumbria. The supplier must be able to provide kennelling facilities seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide transportation within a limited timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f11eff-9d0c-4a37-acb7-1b2c28c22877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Further Information

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