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Collection and Kennelling Provision for Stray Dogs

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 09:59

Award

19 May 2025 at 11:02

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Collection and Kennelling Provision for Stray Dogs has been conducted by Ashford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Ashford, UK. Park House Boarding Kennels and Cattery emerged as the supplier for this services contract. The open competition method was employed, allowing for below-threshold procurement. The contract, valued at £94,200, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2028, with potential extensions until 2030. This contract is crucial for managing stray dogs in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and involves accommodations for dogs over a statutory 7-day period within the United Kingdom's UKJ4 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for kennelling and animal care providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in dog kennel services. The contractual arrangement, with provisions for rehoming dogs after the initial statutory period, could provide ongoing engagement with local communities. Businesses well-positioned to compete for such contracts would benefit from experience in animal welfare and facilities equipped to handle large quantities of dogs. The procurement process, which allows for extensions, offers long-term stability and opportunities for additional revenue through extensions beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Title

Collection and Kennelling Provision for Stray Dogs

Notice Description

In accordance with section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Ashford Borough Council has a statutory requirement to deal with stray dogs within the borough. The successful bidder will be required to accommodate the dogs in kennels for the statutory 7-day period. After this time, dogs become the property of the kennels and are available for re-homing. This contract is aimed at the provision of kennelling for the statutory 7-day period to allow owners to collect dogs and to arrange suitable rehoming of dogs where an owner does not come forward within the statutory period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract term of 3 years with possible extensions of +1 year +1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2025
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
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£78,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£78,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK HOUSE BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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