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Stray Dog Collection Service (value correction)

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 09:38

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract for a Stray Dog Collection Service under the Procurement Act 2023, following an open procedure. The service, provided by NOAH'S ARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD, focuses on dog kennel operations, serving the UKG36 region, specifically Dudley, United Kingdom. The contract, initially valued at £197,517.50, was amended post-award to £237,021 after correcting a VAT misinterpretation. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 with a two-year term, extendable to four years, ensuring year-round availability except for Christmas Day. The contract was officially awarded on 25th March 2026, and the correction of the contract value was documented on 17th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies within the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in animal care and kennel operations. SMEs like NOAH'S ARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD can benefit from engaging in public sector contracts with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, given their focus on service delivery and capability to operate within regulatory frameworks. The open procedure nature of this procurement indicates a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses with innovative and cost-effective solutions in stray animal management to participate in future tenders, thereby contributing to the social and environmental well-being of the community.

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Notice Title

Stray Dog Collection Service (value correction)

Notice Description

Procurement Value Correction Record (Post Award) Near Threshold Case - Procurement Act 2023 Procurement reference: 26026 Contract title: Stray Dog Collection Service Contracting authority: DMBC Procurement classification: Regulated procurement (services) Procedure used: Open Procedure Contract award date: 25 March 2026 Correction record date: 17 April 2026 Background: The contract for Stray Dog Collection Service was awarded on 25 March 2026 following a competitive below threshold procurement conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated contract value was stated as PS 197,517.50 (excluding VAT), marginally below the applicable services threshold. The contract provides for an initial 2-year term and includes a discretionary 2-year extension. Description of error: An error was identified in relation to the contract value recorded at award. The value of the winning bidder's submission was mistakenly treated as inclusive of VAT, when in fact the submitted price was exclusive of VAT. As a result, the initially recorded contract value understated the correct total contract value once VAT was applied. The issue was identified by the Procurement Officer and immediately escalated to Legal Services and Finance for assessment. The error arose following an amendment to the price schedule during the tender stage, which led to prices being submitted without VAT The price was assumed to be inclusive of VAT, whereas bidder's final submissions were exclusive of VAT. This misunderstanding led to the incorrect recording of the contract value. The error was entirely unintentional and arose from an administrative misinterpretation of the submission values. The error was identified after formal contract acceptance during a subsequent review of the contract value. The issue was identified by a Senior Category Manager. Once corrected to include VAT, the contract value increased and exceeded the relevant procurement threshold. Corrected estimated contract value; In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, which requires that estimated contract value includes all contractual options and extensions, the contract value has been recalculated as follows: * Initial term 2 years: PS117,021 * Optional extension 2 years: PS120,000 The corrected estimated contract value is therefore PS237,021 (including VAT) . The corrected figure places the contract more clearly above the services threshold applicable at the time of procurement. A review was undertaken to assess whether the corrected contract value had any impact on the procurement approach adopted, the level of competition achieved, or the outcome of the evaluation. The review confirmed that the procurement was run in accordance with principles and processes equivalent to those that would have applied had the corrected value been understood at the point of award. It also confirmed that the outcome of the competition would not have changed. Following the review, the Associate Procurement Director determined that no further procurement action is required, as the correction does not affect the integrity of the process or the award decision. Contract and financial records have been updated to reflect the corrected contract value, and the original value will not be relied upon for any future variations or extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035039-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£434,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOAH`S ARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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