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Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport and Associated Veterinary Support

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 12:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire is commencing a public procurement process for the provision of services related to "Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport, and Associated Veterinary Support." The industry category for this tender involves animal products, dog kennel construction, dog kennel services, and other services. This procurement is currently at the Planning stage, with an initial market engagement scheduled where interested parties can register by 10th August 2026. The services are expected to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, with possible renewal extending up to 31st December 2031, and the total estimated contract value is GBP 2.5 million, with a gross budget cap of GBP 3 million.

This tender offers expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in animal handling, veterinary services, and infrastructure related to animal care. It particularly suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusivity in suitability criteria. The multiservice nature of this contract, encompassing collection, care, and associated veterinary support for animals, provides an excellent platform for businesses to expand their operational scope within the UK. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio, demonstrate capability in integrated animal services, and result in strategic growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport and Associated Veterinary Support

Notice Description

Leicestershire Police require a service capable of safely collecting and caring for animals that come into police possession, with the majority expected to be dangerous dogs and seized to protect the public from harm.

Planning Information

To register your interest to be part of the initial market engagement and request for information. Please email Procurement@leics.police.uk with header "CONT0519 Dangerous Dogs - RFI". The deadline to register your interest is 10/08/2026 at 2pm. Any requests received post 10/08/2026 2pm shall not be included in the initial market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072192-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

45223600 - Dog kennels construction work

98380000 - Dog kennel services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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