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STRAY DOGS SEIZURE AND KENNELLING SERVICES

BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 10:28

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Blaby District Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed a procurement process for stray dog seizure and kennelling services. The procurement, facilitated by Welland Procurement, covered the District of Blaby located in the UKF22 region, United Kingdom. Following an open procedure classified as "Below threshold - open competition", the contract for these services was awarded on 18th January 2026 to ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED, with the deal running through to 17th January 2029, with the potential for extension. The contract, valued at £200,000, ensures adherence to relevant legislative requirements including the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Animal Welfare Act 2006.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in animal care and kennel services, particularly those equipped to manage logistical aspects of stray dog handling. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in animal welfare and transport, as indicated by the suitability criteria within the lot. The tender's competitive nature, based on a 60% quality and 40% price evaluation mix, encourages businesses to capitalise on their niche expertise in kennel operations and stray animal management to secure similar contracts in this domain.

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Notice Title

STRAY DOGS SEIZURE AND KENNELLING SERVICES

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide a stray dog seizure and kennelling service which complies with the Council's statutory responsibilities under, and is otherwise compliant with, applicable laws (including any regulations, orders and other legislation made under such Acts) and all others implemented during the Agreement period (including, without limitation, the following):- * Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 * Environmental Protection Act 1990 * Environmental Protection (Stray Dogs) Regulations 1992 * Road Traffic Act 1988 * Animal Welfare Act 2006 * Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 * The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 The Service shall include:- * All essential receiving, seizing and transport of stray dogs. * Provision of kennelling service for the temporary kennelling of stray dogs seized in the District of Blaby for the statutory period of 7 clear days as set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Provision for a stray dog collection service, between the hours of 09:00-21:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00-21:00 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions are available at the Council's discretion and subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018798-2026
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2029 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
BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE19 2EP
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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