Award

Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 13:27

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council, in collaboration with Sunderland City Council and Gateshead Borough Council, has completed a procurement process for services related to "Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs". The procurement falls within the services industry category and is geographically focused on the North East of the United Kingdom, encompassing regions UKC22 and UKC23. The process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage as of 22nd December 2025, with the contract awarded to ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED. The direct procurement method was employed, being below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 28th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers in the field of dog kennel services, particularly SMEs like ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED which successfully secured the contract. Businesses that specialise in animal care and have the capability to manage boarding kennels can benefit from such contracts, as they often require reliable and high-quality service delivery. Entities experienced with regional or municipal service contracts are particularly well-suited to compete, amplifying their market presence and contributing to regional service efficiency.

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Notice Title

Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs

Notice Description

Services requirements for Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085405-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk, procurement@gateshead.gov.uk, strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS

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