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title: "Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria"
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# Transportation and Kennelling of Seized and Dangerous Dogs In Cumbria

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ecb6d50-979b-4f98-968d-912c15b9cc74

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is seeking suppliers for the transportation and kennelling of seized and dangerous dogs throughout Cumbria. This procurement, associated with the dog kennel services industry, follows an open procedure method and is in the award stage as of 6th May 2025. The contract will span from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with an allocated value of £300,000. The requirement is for licensed suppliers to provide round-the-clock kennelling and timely transport services for dangerous dog breeds, situated in North West, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with resources and experience in handling animals and providing 24/7 services. The tender process favours small and medium enterprises by stipulating qualifications apt for businesses offering specialised animal welfare and transport solutions. With the commitment to work consistently throughout the year, small enterprises adept in the animal care industry could leverage this consistent demand to scale operations and assert authority in niche markets within the service sector.

## Notice

Cumbria Constabulary require a pool of suitably licensed Suppliers to provide the safe collection, secure kennelling and associated welfare, return or re-homing of banned breeds, dangerous and seized dogs throughout the County of Cumbria. The supplier must be able to provide kennelling facilities seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide transportation within a limited timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f11eff-9d0c-4a37-acb7-1b2c28c22877 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH, CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLASSIFIED INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f11eff-9d0c-4a37-acb7-1b2c28c22877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f11eff-9d0c-4a37-acb7-1b2c28c22877
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90015&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34578
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.police.uk

## Provenance

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