Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 16:01

Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Mid Sussex District Council, located at Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, UKJ28, aimed to secure a Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service. This open competition tender under the industry category "Dog kennel services" underwent various stages, culminating in the award on 17th June 2025 to CHERRY TREE KENNELS LIMITED. The contract spans from 8th June 2025 to 7th June 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The procurement method employed was below threshold open competition, and it followed the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023 legislation, with a comprehensive scope covering numerous regions across the UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in animal care services. Organisations with expertise in managing stray animal housing and care, particularly those experienced in operating 24/7 services throughout the year, will find this tender appealing. SME entities capable of demonstrating cost-effectiveness and high service standards are well-suited to compete, benefitting from the Council's commitment to value for money and service improvements. The open competition nature of this procurement allows a wide range of qualified suppliers to participate and leverage the business growth potential through this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service

Notice Description

1.0.1. Mid Sussex District Council ("the Council") is inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the collection and accommodation of stray dogs that are found within the area of Mid Sussex, West Sussex. The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2025 for a period of three years ending on the 7th June 2028, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. 1.0.2. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Sunday 08 June 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years until Wednesday 07 June 2028 with an option to extend for a further 1 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. 1.0.3. The Council is procuring this Contract following a tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2025 for a period of three years ending on the 7th June 2028, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04facf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045912-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,032 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHERRY TREE KENNELS

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