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title: "Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047b61"
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# Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b61

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has completed the award stage for its procurement of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs, valued at £16,200,000. The competitive procedure involved negotiation to establish contracts with suppliers, ensuring care and management of dogs seized under applicable legislation. The procurement process initiated as a tender and concluded with the award on 3rd February 2026. Despite being completed, contracts for services currently remain active. Located in region UKI, these services fall within the CPV category of dog kennel services (98380000), reflecting the MPS's commitment to public order and safety. The procurement method was selective by design, allowing for negotiated terms as permitted by The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in dog kennel services, especially those adept at meeting complex welfare needs for various dog temperaments and ensuring continuous operation throughout the year. Enterprises with facilities within a 150-mile radius of central London and equipped with personal protective equipment and proper licensing could find a viable avenue for growth through framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing a minimum 3-star licensing award might particularly benefit, given the chance to extend engagements for up to 12 months under certain conditions. Suppliers involved are required to adhere to stringent quality standards and regulations, providing robust opportunities for businesses ready to enhance their services in line with such demanding legal and operational requirements.

## Notice

The contracting authority has awarded contracts for the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs. The contracts include operational ordering arrangements governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. All contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

### Lot Information

Retained Kennels

The contract covers the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs using retained kennel capacity reserved for the Authority's use. The services include the care, handling, welfare, and management of dogs seized under relevant legislation, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Additional information: The contracts include an operational ordering procedure governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. This does not constitute a framework agreement and all contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement by up to 12 months in exceptional cases duly justified insofar as The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 allow.

Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway.

Ad-hoc Kennels

The contract covers the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs on an ad-hoc basis, subject to operational requirements and availability. The services include the care, handling, welfare, and management of dogs seized under relevant legislation, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Additional information: The contracts include an operational ordering procedure governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. This does not constitute a framework agreement and all contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement by up to 12 months in exceptional cases duly justified insofar as The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 allow.

Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway.

Welfare Kennels

Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services specifically for dogs seized on welfare grounds.

Options: The contract may be extended subject to circumstance at the time.

Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037378-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2JL |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD UNDER PCR 2015 REG. 50(6) ON PUBLIC INTEREST/SAFETY GROUNDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037378-2026
- 20 Oct 2024 at 11:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033874-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031231-2024
- 5 Jul 2024 at 22:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020704-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3260/contents/made
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/762431/animal-welfare-licensing-providing-boarding-for-dogs-guidance.pdf
- https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/486/contents/made
- https://www.met.police.uk
- https://www.met.police.uk/

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