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LDC-374 Stray Dog Kennelling

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2025 at 12:48

Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has concluded a procurement process for the "LDC-374 Stray Dog Kennelling" project, aimed at providing kennelling services for stray dogs within the Lichfield District, England. This process, classified under the industry category of dog kennel services (CPV code: 98380000), was conducted using an open procurement method. Key dates included the tender publication on 10th February 2025, closing of the tender period on 3rd March 2025, and the awarding of the contract on 12th May 2025. The contract commenced on 19th May 2025 and is set to end on 18th May 2026. Crowfoot Kennels Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract valued at £135,750.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of providing essential dog kennelling services. It highlights the potential for businesses specialising in animal care services to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Organisations that focus on animal welfare, kennel maintenance, and related services are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the procurement's emphasis on SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting a government focus on inclusivity and local business support.

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Notice Title

LDC-374 Stray Dog Kennelling

Notice Description

Provision of Kennelling for Stray Dogs in the Lichfield District

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/1caaa50f-97c5-41b1-8f6b-f8716b77ef89
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
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

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