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Dog Warden

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process for providing a dog warden service within the district. The service involves the collection of stray dogs, and the procurement was made through a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract, awarded to Pest Express Limited, commenced on 2nd May 2025 and is set to conclude on 4th May 2027. The awarded contract is active, with a gross value of £98,350, reflecting the strategic initiative taken by the Council to address local service needs in the Worksop area under the services category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the animal care and kennel services industry. As the procurement falls below the competition threshold, it is geared towards businesses capable of delivering niche services efficiently without extensive bidding processes. Pest Express Limited, an SME based in Nottingham, has capitalised on this opportunity, showcasing a successful model for other similar businesses in the UK to expand into public sector contracts. Such contracts can provide recurrent income and potential for long-term partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Dog Warden

Notice Description

To provide a dog warden service within the district of Bassetlaw for the collection of stray dogs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018878-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,959 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 4 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEST EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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