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title: "Stray Dogs Kennelling"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-783df1b4-2c1c-48a0-b7f2-206fa2cda7c2"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Stray Dogs Kennelling

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-783df1b4-2c1c-48a0-b7f2-206fa2cda7c2

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Stray Dogs Kennelling" contract. This procurement, which falls under the dog kennel services category (CPV code: 98380000), is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with a total value of £54,000 allocated to Carlton Forest Boarding Kennels, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The award was made active on 31st March 2025, with the contract covering the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract notice published on 3rd June 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs operating within the dog kennel services sector. Given the direct award method and the significant contract value, businesses capable of providing specialised kennelling services for stray dogs can leverage such contracts for substantial business growth. The suitability criteria indicated a preference for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that smaller, community-focused businesses are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement rounds. The localisation to the East Midlands may also benefit businesses in or near this region in establishing strong working relationships with local government entities.

## Notice

Stray dogs kennelling contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95145f84-b29d-4c90-ac30-25ba7da02f78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARLTON FOREST BOARDING KENNELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95145f84-b29d-4c90-ac30-25ba7da02f78
- 3 Jun 2026 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115c0a2d-bbfc-4598-9df1-0ad8d107507b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95145f84-b29d-4c90-ac30-25ba7da02f78
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115c0a2d-bbfc-4598-9df1-0ad8d107507b
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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