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LDC-374 Stray Dog Kennelling

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

05 May 2026 at 08:12

Award Notice
Award

12 May 2025 at 12:48

Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 08:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lichfield District Council has recently completed the procurement process titled "LDC-374 Stray Dog Kennelling" under the CPV code 98380000, denoting dog kennel services. This contract, valued at £180,000, was conducted through an open procedure, inviting participation from eligible suppliers. The tender covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The main procurement category is services, and the contract has now been awarded to Crowfoot Kennels Ltd, effective from 19 May 2025 to 18 May 2028.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in animal care and kennelling services. Businesses with capabilities in managing regional operations across England and experience in providing shelter to stray animals would find this contract particularly lucrative. The completion of the procurement stage indicates that potential opportunities may arise during the contract period for subcontracting or providing supplementary services, leveraging the substantial contract value and scope defined by Lichfield District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDC-374 Stray Dog Kennelling

Notice Description

Provision of Kennelling for Stray Dogs in the Lichfield District

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-844b5d0b-db01-4803-9869-bcd6c2c122df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d0b302-6b5f-4614-b3d9-d33f642d4770
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, VCSE
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWFOOT KENNELS

Further Information

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