Planning

Kennelling Services for Dangerous Dogs

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire is initiating a procurement process titled "Kennelling Services for Dangerous Dogs", classified under dog kennel services (CPV: 98380000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a request for information noticed as part of preliminary market engagement. This process is aimed at providing services within the United Kingdom, and operates under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. Interested parties should note that the deadline for the initial engagement phase is set for 17th November 2025. The contracting opportunity is tailored for services and is anticipated to commence on 19th December 2025, running through to 18th December 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the kennel services sector, particularly those capable of accommodating requirements for dangerous dogs. The initiative is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a chance to expand their operations with a key public authority at the sub-central government level. This engagement could foster significant business growth, allowing companies to establish or strengthen ties within public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Kennelling Services for Dangerous Dogs

Notice Description

Request for Information regarding Kennelling Services for Dangerous Dogs Full details about this pre-market engagement can be accessed at https://portal.proquro.co.uk/Suppliers/Tenders/Details?id=1018

Planning Information

Request for Information regarding Kennelling Services for Dangerous Dogs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070576-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Hannah Bladon
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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