Tender

PAN3089 - Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services, classified under the CPV codes 85210000 for Domestic animal nurseries and 98380000 for Dog kennel services. The procurement process currently at the Tender stage involves an open procedure with a deadline for submissions set at 12:00 noon on 20 February 2025. The contract, valued at £1,002,000, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run for three years, with an option to extend by up to two additional years. The services will be rendered within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, aligning with the guidelines of the Environmental Protection Act and the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in the care and wellbeing of animals, particularly those specialising in dog kennelling and pet boarding services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in managing approximately 250 stray dogs and 50 other pets annually can benefit from this contract. The lengthy submission period and sizable contract value provide a lucrative proposition to grow their service portfolio. Such businesses can utilise this opportunity to enhance their reputation and secure long-term revenue through potential contract extensions, fostering substantial business growth.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3089 - Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services. The Supplier shall be competent and experienced in the care and wellbeing of stray dogs found within the administrative area of the Authority in accordance with S149 of the Environmental Protection Act and also all other domesticated animals in accordance with Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Authority's requirement is as follows: * Dog Kennelling - Approximately 250 stray dogs per annum, kennelled to a maximum of seven days if necessary. * Pet Boarding - Approximately 50 animals per annum. These are predominately cats and dogs but may include birds, rodents or reptiles. The expected average length of boarding is three months. The proposed contract will be for three years with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years.. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 20 February 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8b774f-3392-4892-8e63-119d9495661e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,002,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075-2025-01-20T10:52:20Z",
    "date": "2025-01-20T10:52:20Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "LEICSCITY02-DN723481-14704937",
        "title": "PAN3089 - Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services",
        "description": "Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services. The Supplier shall be competent and experienced in the care and wellbeing of stray dogs found within the administrative area of the Authority in accordance with S149 of the Environmental Protection Act and also all other domesticated animals in accordance with Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Authority's requirement is as follows: * Dog Kennelling - Approximately 250 stray dogs per annum, kennelled to a maximum of seven days if necessary. * Pet Boarding - Approximately 50 animals per annum. These are predominately cats and dogs but may include birds, rodents or reptiles. The expected average length of boarding is three months. The proposed contract will be for three years with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years.. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 20 February 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.",
        "datePublished": "2025-01-20T10:52:20Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85210000",
            "description": "Domestic animal nurseries"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "98380000",
                "description": "Dog kennel services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "East Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1002000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-20T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8b774f-3392-4892-8e63-119d9495661e",
                "datePublished": "2025-01-20T10:52:20Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-49436",
            "name": "Leicester City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Leicester City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "City Hall, 115 Charles Street",
                "locality": "Leicester",
                "postalCode": "LE1 1FZ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Amina Laher",
                "email": "amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1164544032"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.leicester.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-49436",
        "name": "Leicester City Council"
    }
}