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Care and Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Care and Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)" contract, which involves the collection and temporary accommodation of domestic pets and livestock. This procurement was carried out under the "services" category, specifically focusing on animal nursery and dog kennel services, within the UKF22 region (Leicester, United Kingdom). This contract, signed on 8th April 2025 and valued at £140,000, is active from 8th April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, indicating a single-source contract award process featuring the supplier, Animal Care Services Midlands Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Nottingham.

This contract provides a solid opportunity for businesses operating within the animal care industry, especially those specialising in pet accommodation and transportation services. While this particular contract is complete, similar future opportunities may arise, offering growth potential for SMEs who can provide efficient and reliable pet care services for local authorities. Businesses with capabilities in handling large-scale pet accommodation or those looking to expand their market share in public sector contracts are particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Care and Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)

Notice Description

The service requirement includes the collection and temporary accommodation of domestic pets and livestock (where livestock is to be moved from its original accommodation).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009652-2026
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
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

85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

98380000 - Dog kennel services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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