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Provision of Secure Boarding of Dangerous, Seized Dogs and Associated Services.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2026 at 12:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 12:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 08:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 16:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, on behalf of Warwickshire Police, procured secure boarding for dangerous and seized dogs, together with associated services. The requirement covers specialist dog kennel and domestic animal nursery services, veterinary care, secure handling, transport, record keeping, staffing and training, animal welfare, security and risk management. Delivery is in Warwickshire. The service may also accommodate other animals when operationally required, and the required level of service may change in response to legislation concerning dangerous dogs. This is a public-sector animal care and secure custody requirement for a police service, rather than a general boarding or routine veterinary contract.

The open, above-threshold tender is complete and was awarded on 13 August 2026, subject to a standstill ending on 24 August 2026. One supplier was selected, but its identity is withheld under national security grounds. The awarded value is £1,432,282 excluding VAT (£1,718,738 including VAT). The contract is due to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions. Evaluation comprised technical quality at 57%, price at 36% and social value at 7%, with pass/fail checks for legal, financial and technical capacity, supplier assurance and a satisfactory kennel site visit. Three bids were received and two reached the final stage, both from SMEs. A future signature milestone is set for 1 September 2026.

This award demonstrates demand from Warwickshire Police for a specialist provider able to combine secure dangerous-dog boarding with animal welfare and veterinary capability. A credible future competitor would need suitable kennel facilities, robust site security and risk controls, reliable transport and responsiveness, accurate records, trained staff and the capacity to meet changing operational requirements. Evidence of legal and financial capacity, technical ability, supplier assurance and compliant ownership information would be central to qualification. The buyer also places material weight on technical delivery and expects facilities to withstand an inspection. Strong proposals would therefore need clear arrangements for welfare, veterinary care, staffing, training and information management, alongside measurable social value through employment and training, community safety, sustainable procurement, waste reduction and clean-energy measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Secure Boarding of Dangerous, Seized Dogs and Associated Services.

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, on behalf of Warwickshire Police, intends to award a contract for the Secure Boarding of Dangerous, Seized Dogs and Associated Services, following an above threshold open tender as detailed in the UK4 tender notice previously published. This notice is to inform the market and begin the standstill period. The details of the supplier have been withheld on grounds for exclusion section 94 (1)(a) national security due to the site and activities on-site being sensitive and to prevent any potential disruption to investigations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the discretion of the Authority and based on satisfactory performance and operational requirements the contract can be extended for a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each at the end of the original term.

Planning Information

Request for Information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077220-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85200000 - Veterinary services

85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,432,282 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,432,282 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,432,282 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-06-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK WOOTTON
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Withheld Section94 Supplier

Further Information

Notice Documents

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