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title: "The Provision of a Kennelling Service for Stray Dogs - Daytime & Out of Hours For the Period 24 May 2025 to 23 May 2029 With a Further Extension Option of 12 Months"
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# The Provision of a Kennelling Service for Stray Dogs - Daytime & Out of Hours For the Period 24 May 2025 to 23 May 2029 With a Further Extension Option of 12 Months

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-671dbb47-818d-4b4f-ada0-3c3f52d1a810

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## Summary

The procurement process for providing a kennelling service for stray dogs has been completed by Sefton Council, located in Bootle, United Kingdom. This open tender process falls under the industry category of Dog Kennel Services (CPV: 98380000). The contract was awarded on 1 May 2025 and will run from 24 June 2025 to 23 May 2029, with a possible extension of 12 months. The total value of the contract is £135,000, and it covers services throughout England. This procurement was conducted using the open procedure, ensuring a competitive process that closed its tendering phase on 28 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in animal care and management. Companies with expertise in providing kennel facilities adhering to local authority approvals and legislative requirements stand to benefit significantly. With Sefton Council seeking capable service providers to manage the health and welfare of stray dogs for up to seven days, businesses that can demonstrate reliable service, compliance with relevant guidelines, and effective care standards are well-positioned to secure similar contracts and expand their operations in the sector.

## Notice

This specification encompasses a kennelling service for a maximum period of 7 days The service provider will be required to provide suitable kennel facilities and will be responsible for the health and welfare of all dogs that are in their care. This facility must meet with the approval of Sefton Council and comply with all legislation and guidance. It will be the duty of the service provider to obtain the necessary permissions and/or licence from the Local Authority in which the facility is situated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1417ed-ca9d-4eea-a966-36a0a26a6e48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 23 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,880 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER AND CHESHIRE DOGS HOME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1417ed-ca9d-4eea-a966-36a0a26a6e48
- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff670b5f-4884-4a64-b6ee-6f1b604cc572

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1417ed-ca9d-4eea-a966-36a0a26a6e48
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff670b5f-4884-4a64-b6ee-6f1b604cc572
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7e52692b-4ff0-ef11-8134-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

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