Award

The Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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29 May 2025 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police recently awarded a contract for the provision of kennelling services for seized and dangerous dogs. The contract was awarded to "Dogs on the Streets" following an open procedure, which was below the threshold. The procurement was tagged as a service within the dog kennel services industry category and is situated in London, specifically targeting the London/Home Counties area. The contract, valued at £180,000, spans from the 30th of May 2025 to the 29th of May 2028. The process was part of an award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on the 28th of March 2025 and the awarding date on the 30th of April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care, particularly those with experience in managing large dogs or breeds considered dangerous. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) could also be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the requirement focused on kennelling services in the London/Home Counties area, businesses operating locally within this region with existing facilities and expertise can leverage their position for prospective collaborations or bids in forthcoming contracts. The open nature of the procurement method encourages wide participation, fostering opportunities for business growth and diversification within the animal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs

Notice Description

Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs for British Transport Police. BTP is seeking a supplier to provide secure kennelling facilities for dogs that have been seized either due to persons coming to Police notice with a dog, either through dog related offences or simply that the person was in possession of a dog at the time of them coming to notice. The successful supplier must have experience and suitably qualified personnel to manage the care of dogs that are considered dangerous, which may also include banned breeds. For logistics purposes BTP requires the provider to be a London/Home Counties based organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7650ca58-cf1d-4cd4-ac60-9e36c593936b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891abeb3-e80c-47d3-b903-4f5d9e79ab7d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 29 May 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOGS ON THE STREETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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