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FEW1515 - Pet Boarding and Stray Dogs Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

In August 2025, Leicester City Council completed a procurement process for the provision of dog kennelling and pet boarding services. This process was categorised under 'Other community, social and personal services' and was performed in the UK Midlands region. Initially, the tender was issued in January 2025, but due to the absence of received bids, the procurement stage concluded with a direct contract award. This approach was in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015, reflecting the necessity of these services in fulfilling statutory duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Care Act 2014. The contract was subsequently awarded to ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED in May 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in community services and care management sectors. The direct award of this contract underscores the importance of maintaining a reliable service provider to meet statutory care and animal control requirements. Businesses with expertise in managing stray animals and providing boarding facilities could leverage similar future tenders to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with regional authorities. Engaging in such contracts not only supports community welfare but also offers a stable stream of government work and credibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

FEW1515 - Pet Boarding and Stray Dogs Service

Notice Description

The provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services is a a necessary and statutory offer within Adult Social Care. As part of the Authority's duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, where the Authority cannot identify a stray dog's owner or cannot return the dog, it is then taken to contracted kennels to be looked after for up to the seven clear days from the seizure. As part of the Authority's duty under the Care Act 2014, the Authority has a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent or mitigate the loss or damage to an adult's property where: * The adult is being cared for in hospital or in accommodation such as a care home, and, * it appears to a local authority that there is a danger of loss or damage to moveable property (including pets) of the adults in the authority's area because either; the adult is unable (whether permanently or temporarily) to protect or deal with the property and no suitable arrangements have been or are being made.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicester City Council invited Tenders from Suppliers for the provision of dog kennelling and pet boarding services in January 2025. No tenders were received, the procurement exercise was aborted and a contract was direct awarded under Regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015 due to the service being a necessary and statutory offer within Adult Social Care given it helps the Authority meet its Care Act duties in relation to people's belongings. It is also a required service to manage appropriately any stray dogs in the city on behalf of NES.

Options: The initial contract term is 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 month.

Procurement Information

Leicester City Council invited Tenders from Suppliers for the provision of dog kennelling and pet boarding services in January 2025. No tenders were received, the procurement exercise was aborted and a contract was direct awarded under Regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015 due to the service being a necessary and statutory offer within Adult Social Care given it helps the Authority meet its Care Act duties in relation to people's belongings. It is also a required service to manage appropriately any stray dogs in the city on behalf of NES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045307-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£334,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Liane Pereira
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542446

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS

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