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title: "Collection and Kennelling Provision for Stray Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd18"
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# Collection and Kennelling Provision for Stray Dogs

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd18

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Collection and Kennelling Provision for Stray Dogs has been conducted by Ashford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Ashford, UK. Park House Boarding Kennels and Cattery emerged as the supplier for this services contract. The open competition method was employed, allowing for below-threshold procurement. The contract, valued at £94,200, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2028, with potential extensions until 2030. This contract is crucial for managing stray dogs in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and involves accommodations for dogs over a statutory 7-day period within the United Kingdom's UKJ4 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for kennelling and animal care providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in dog kennel services. The contractual arrangement, with provisions for rehoming dogs after the initial statutory period, could provide ongoing engagement with local communities. Businesses well-positioned to compete for such contracts would benefit from experience in animal welfare and facilities equipped to handle large quantities of dogs. The procurement process, which allows for extensions, offers long-term stability and opportunities for additional revenue through extensions beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

In accordance with section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Ashford Borough Council has a statutory requirement to deal with stray dogs within the borough. The successful bidder will be required to accommodate the dogs in kennels for the statutory 7-day period. After this time, dogs become the property of the kennels and are available for re-homing. This contract is aimed at the provision of kennelling for the statutory 7-day period to allow owners to collect dogs and to arrange suitable rehoming of dogs where an owner does not come forward within the statutory period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract term of 3 years with possible extensions of +1 year +1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | £78,500 |
| Contracts value | £78,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARK HOUSE BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 11:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022561-2025
- 4 Apr 2025 at 09:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012985-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022561-2025
  19th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012985-2025
  4th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Procurement documents can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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