--- title: "PAN3089 - Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-20" --- # PAN3089 - Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f17ee5d-1877-4ca0-b38a-8e3126002075.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services, classified under the CPV codes 85210000 for Domestic animal nurseries and 98380000 for Dog kennel services. The procurement process currently at the Tender stage involves an open procedure with a deadline for submissions set at 12:00 noon on 20 February 2025. The contract, valued at £1,002,000, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run for three years, with an option to extend by up to two additional years. The services will be rendered within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, aligning with the guidelines of the Environmental Protection Act and the Animal Welfare Act 2006. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in the care and wellbeing of animals, particularly those specialising in dog kennelling and pet boarding services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in managing approximately 250 stray dogs and 50 other pets annually can benefit from this contract. The lengthy submission period and sizable contract value provide a lucrative proposition to grow their service portfolio. Such businesses can utilise this opportunity to enhance their reputation and secure long-term revenue through potential contract extensions, fostering substantial business growth. ## Notice Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services. The Supplier shall be competent and experienced in the care and wellbeing of stray dogs found within the administrative area of the Authority in accordance with S149 of the Environmental Protection Act and also all other domesticated animals in accordance with Animal Welfare Act 2006. The Authority's requirement is as follows: * Dog Kennelling - Approximately 250 stray dogs per annum, kennelled to a maximum of seven days if necessary. * Pet Boarding - Approximately 50 animals per annum. These are predominately cats and dogs but may include birds, rodents or reptiles. The expected average length of boarding is three months. The proposed contract will be for three years with options to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years.. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 20 February 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8b774f-3392-4892-8e63-119d9495661e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,002,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8b774f-3392-4892-8e63-119d9495661e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8b774f-3392-4892-8e63-119d9495661e 20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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