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title: "Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04facf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service

Buyer: MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04facf

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Mid Sussex District Council, located at Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, UKJ28, aimed to secure a Stray Dog Collection & Kennelling Service. This open competition tender under the industry category "Dog kennel services" underwent various stages, culminating in the award on 17th June 2025 to CHERRY TREE KENNELS LIMITED. The contract spans from 8th June 2025 to 7th June 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The procurement method employed was below threshold open competition, and it followed the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023 legislation, with a comprehensive scope covering numerous regions across the UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in animal care services. Organisations with expertise in managing stray animal housing and care, particularly those experienced in operating 24/7 services throughout the year, will find this tender appealing. SME entities capable of demonstrating cost-effectiveness and high service standards are well-suited to compete, benefitting from the Council's commitment to value for money and service improvements. The open competition nature of this procurement allows a wide range of qualified suppliers to participate and leverage the business growth potential through this contract.

## Notice

1.0.1. Mid Sussex District Council ("the Council") is inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the collection and accommodation of stray dogs that are found within the area of Mid Sussex, West Sussex. The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2025 for a period of three years ending on the 7th June 2028, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. 1.0.2. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Sunday 08 June 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years until Wednesday 07 June 2028 with an option to extend for a further 1 year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council. 1.0.3. The Council is procuring this Contract following a tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract is scheduled to start on the 8th June 2025 for a period of three years ending on the 7th June 2028, with an option to extend for a further one year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045912-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,032 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAYWARDS HEATH |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH16 1SS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHERRY TREE KENNELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045912-2026
- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012063-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045912-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012063-2025
  31st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Notice URLs

- http://cherrytreekennels.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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