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The Provision of a Kennelling Service for Stray Dogs - Daytime & Out of Hours For the Period 24 May 2025 to 23 May 2029 With a Further Extension Option of 12 Months

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

02 May 2025 at 10:39

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing a kennelling service for stray dogs has been completed by Sefton Council, located in Bootle, United Kingdom. This open tender process falls under the industry category of Dog Kennel Services (CPV: 98380000). The contract was awarded on 1 May 2025 and will run from 24 June 2025 to 23 May 2029, with a possible extension of 12 months. The total value of the contract is £135,000, and it covers services throughout England. This procurement was conducted using the open procedure, ensuring a competitive process that closed its tendering phase on 28 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in animal care and management. Companies with expertise in providing kennel facilities adhering to local authority approvals and legislative requirements stand to benefit significantly. With Sefton Council seeking capable service providers to manage the health and welfare of stray dogs for up to seven days, businesses that can demonstrate reliable service, compliance with relevant guidelines, and effective care standards are well-positioned to secure similar contracts and expand their operations in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Kennelling Service for Stray Dogs - Daytime & Out of Hours For the Period 24 May 2025 to 23 May 2029 With a Further Extension Option of 12 Months

Notice Description

This specification encompasses a kennelling service for a maximum period of 7 days The service provider will be required to provide suitable kennel facilities and will be responsible for the health and welfare of all dogs that are in their care. This facility must meet with the approval of Sefton Council and comply with all legislation and guidance. It will be the duty of the service provider to obtain the necessary permissions and/or licence from the Local Authority in which the facility is situated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-671dbb47-818d-4b4f-ada0-3c3f52d1a810
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1417ed-ca9d-4eea-a966-36a0a26a6e48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 May 2029 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER AND CHESHIRE DOGS HOME

Further Information

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