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Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027

Dartford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Jul 2025 at 10:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Jul 2025 at 09:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027," focusing on the provision of services to house stray dogs temporarily. The contract, which valued at £114,500 excluding VAT (£137,400 gross), was awarded to Gables Boarding kennels, trading as Farm Kennels Ltd. This award falls under the services category, with the legal basis aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The procurement process, classified as "below threshold - without competition," began with a direct procurement method, and is marked as complete. The contract runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The service delivery is intended for the United Kingdom region coded as UKJ4. The award notice was published on 19th August 2025, with the contract having been signed on 30th July 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs involved in dog kennel services, especially those familiar with public service provision. Businesses like Farm Kennels Ltd stand to benefit from such procurements by securing steady service contracts with sub-central government authorities. The award demonstrates an interest in fostering partnerships with local service providers and can serve as a case study for similar SMEs looking to establish or expand their public sector engagement strategy. Ensuring compliance with legislation and understanding direct procurement methods without competition can provide businesses with a competitive advantage in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027

Notice Description

Dartford Borough Council is required to temporarily house any stray dogs found within its area for a period of 7 (seven) clear days to provide their owner an opportunity to reclaim them. After the expiry of the 7 (seven) day period, a dog becomes the responsibility of the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049894-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£114,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£114,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Farm Kennels Ltd

Gables Boarding kennels (Trading as Farm Kennels Ltd)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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