Award

The Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 09:23

TenderAmendment

20 Oct 2024 at 11:19

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 15:16

Planning

05 Jul 2024 at 22:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service, located in London, has awarded contracts for the supply of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs as part of a selective procurement process involving competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement, classified under dog kennel services, involves an expansive framework agreement that splits services into three lots—Retained, Framework, and Welfare Kennels. The contract awarded amounts to GBP 16.2 million, covering a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement process aimed to secure high-quality care, operational 24/7, for dogs seized under various conditions including welfare grounds. The successful negotiation was completed on 26th March 2026 with the award date published on 24th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to enterprises adept at animal care services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide kennelling and boarding services within the United Kingdom, ensuring high standards of care for seized dogs. The framework allows providers to enhance kennel facilities, offering room for substantial operational improvements and facility expansions, thus fostering growth for capable suppliers in the industry. Experienced service providers within a 150-mile radius of London with compliant regulatory standards in kennelling facilities are encouraged to compete in connection with this awarded and ongoing framework.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs

Notice Description

The contracting authority has awarded contracts for the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs. The contracts include operational ordering arrangements governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. All contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54076954-446e-42df-94df-e9ddededd67e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23097fda-6190-47bf-b654-e02bf34d2347
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHHELD UNDER PCR 2015 REG. 50(6) ON PUBLIC INTEREST/SAFETY GRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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