---
title: "Stray Dog Kennelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c08"
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published: "2023-12-18"
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# Stray Dog Kennelling

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c08

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has completed the procurement process for the service of 'Stray Dog Kennelling', with an estimated value in the range of £350,000 - £500,000. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The awarded contract was given to Poulton Pets Ltd. The contract, signed on 17th December 2023, has an active status.

The procurement process offers an opportunity for businesses in the dog kennel services industry to compete for providing kennelling services to Blackpool Council. This tender focuses on quality, social value, and price as award criteria, providing a range of opportunities for small to medium enterprises. Businesses with experience in operating kennel establishments and providing animal care services are well-suited to engage with this tender and potentially grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

Appointment of a provider of a dog kennelling establishment to operate as an acceptance point to receive stray dogs from members of the public/Dog Warden, that have been picked up within the boundaries of Blackpool Council. The service will include call handling requirements during opening hours, kennelling and the re-homing of stray dogs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a provider of a dog kennelling establishment to operate as an acceptance point to receive stray dogs from members of the public/Dog Warden, that have been picked up within the boundaries of Blackpool Council. The service will include call handling requirements during opening hours, kennelling and the re-homing of stray dogs. It will be necessary for 7 kennels to be set aside permanently for use by Blackpool Council. This may be increased or decreased throughout the contract lifetime subject to review and capacity demand. For operational reasons, the kennels are required to be located within 10 driven miles of the Blackpool boundary. Extra kennels may be required at different times of the year, especially in July, August and around November and December. A guideline of 50 extra kennel spaces a year is given as an estimate but this number is subject to change and may increase or decrease accordingly. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 18 December 2023 to 17 December 2028, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 years on a 1 year + 1 year basis (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Options: Option to extend annually for a maximum of 2 years,

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two periods of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037074-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POULTON PETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037074-2023
- 13 Oct 2023 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030341-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8f643a7a-ae69-ee11-8124-005056b64545

## Provenance

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