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Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Metropolitan Police Service

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 09:20

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Oct 2024 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Jul 2024 at 23:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has completed the award stage for its procurement of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs, valued at £16,200,000. The competitive procedure involved negotiation to establish contracts with suppliers, ensuring care and management of dogs seized under applicable legislation. The procurement process initiated as a tender and concluded with the award on 3rd February 2026. Despite being completed, contracts for services currently remain active. Located in region UKI, these services fall within the CPV category of dog kennel services (98380000), reflecting the MPS's commitment to public order and safety. The procurement method was selective by design, allowing for negotiated terms as permitted by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in dog kennel services, especially those adept at meeting complex welfare needs for various dog temperaments and ensuring continuous operation throughout the year. Enterprises with facilities within a 150-mile radius of central London and equipped with personal protective equipment and proper licensing could find a viable avenue for growth through framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing a minimum 3-star licensing award might particularly benefit, given the chance to extend engagements for up to 12 months under certain conditions. Suppliers involved are required to adhere to stringent quality standards and regulations, providing robust opportunities for businesses ready to enhance their services in line with such demanding legal and operational requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

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.

Lot Information

Retained Kennels

The contract covers the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs using retained kennel capacity reserved for the Authority's use. The services include the care, handling, welfare, and management of dogs seized under relevant legislation, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Additional information: The contracts include an operational ordering procedure governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. This does not constitute a framework agreement and all contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement by up to 12 months in exceptional cases duly justified insofar as The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 allow.

Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway.

Ad-hoc Kennels

The contract covers the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs on an ad-hoc basis, subject to operational requirements and availability. The services include the care, handling, welfare, and management of dogs seized under relevant legislation, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Additional information: The contracts include an operational ordering procedure governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. This does not constitute a framework agreement and all contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement by up to 12 months in exceptional cases duly justified insofar as The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 allow.

Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway.

Welfare Kennels

Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services specifically for dogs seized on welfare grounds.

Options: The contract may be extended subject to circumstance at the time.

Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037378-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
SW1A 2JL
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Withheld under PCR 2015 Reg. 50(6) on public interest/safety grounds

Further Information

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