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title: "The Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs"
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# The Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0aa9576-e86a-4abd-9c3f-be8ed091acc8

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## Summary

British Transport Police is initiating a procurement process for "The Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs" under the services category (CPV code: 98380000). The contract location is London, United Kingdom, with specific logistics requirements for the provider to be based in London or Home Counties. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with key deadlines including a closing date for the tender period on 28th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an inclusive opportunity for various business types.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in animal care and management services. Companies with expertise and qualified personnel in managing dangerous and seized dogs, including banned breeds, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for a provider to be based in London or Home Counties presents a strategic advantage for local businesses in these areas. Winning this contract could enhance the selected provider’s market visibility and credibility within the public safety and animal welfare sectors.

## Notice

Provision of a Kennelling Provider for Seized and Dangerous Dogs for British Transport Police. BTP is seeking a supplier to provide secure kennelling facilities for dogs that have been seized either due to persons coming to Police notice with a dog, either through dog related offences or simply that the person was in possession of a dog at the time of them coming to notice. The successful supplier must have experience and suitably qualified personnel to manage the care of dogs that are considered dangerous, which may also include banned breeds. For logistics purposes BTP requires the provider to be a London/Home Counties based organisation. A full description of the requirements can be found in Schedule 2 - Requirements Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad1bc8c-2a84-4d87-ada4-63fec427e95c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Knightsbridge & Belgravia |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad1bc8c-2a84-4d87-ada4-63fec427e95c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad1bc8c-2a84-4d87-ada4-63fec427e95c
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169417
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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