Award

Stray Dogs Kennelling and Care Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 14:11

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is looking to provide kennelling and care services for stray dogs within Middlesbrough, as outlined in the procurement titled "Stray Dogs Kennelling and Care Services." This service falls under the dog kennel services category and is intended to be delivered in the UKC12 region. The procurement is currently in the contracting update stage with Middlesbrough Council as the buyer. The tender underwent a direct award process after an unsuccessful quotation process, and the active contract with Stray Care Services Limited is valued at £148,920 and has a duration of 1800 days. The contract was signed on 27th July 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those with experience in providing dog kennel services. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Stray Care Services Limited have proven to be successful contenders in this space. Businesses capable of managing long-term and cost-effective animal care solutions in the Middlesbrough area could find valuable growth opportunities by engaging with such public procurement processes. Expertise in handling increases in living wages and inflationary costs could provide a competitive edge in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Stray Dogs Kennelling and Care Services

Notice Description

To provide kennelling and care services for Stray Dogs collected within Middlesbrough.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide kennelling and care services for Stray Dogs collected within Middlesbrough.

Procurement Information

Under Threshold - Direct Award after Failed Quotations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054946
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061414-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,045 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Cummings
Contact Email
nicola_cummings@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1642729492

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRAY CARE SERVICES

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