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title: "Care & Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055641"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# Care & Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055641

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Care & Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)" as part of its adult social care obligations. This procurement falls within the public authority sub-central government sector and covers services required for the accommodation, transportation, and rehoming of pets for individuals in the care of the council. The procurement process, which did not involve competitive tendering due to its below-threshold nature, was finalised with Animal Care Service Ltd named as the supplier. The contract commenced on 15 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027, in the United Kingdom's UKF22 region. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 15 April 2025 and its publication notice on 30 June 2025.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses specialising in animal care services to gain a foothold in the public sector by providing essential services under a sub-central government contract. SMEs like Animal Care Service Ltd, which won this contract, can significantly benefit from such opportunities in the services industry. Companies with capabilities in pet accommodation, transportation, and rehoming will find such contracts advantageous for growth and development, especially those located within or near the UKF22 region of the United Kingdom. Given the direct procurement method, businesses that can offer niche services without the need for competitive tendering can also explore similar opportunities in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

Adult Social Care have a legal obligation to provide care and protection of moveable property for individuals in receipt of care. This service is to provide accommodation, transportation and rehoming of animals of individuals in the care of the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANIMAL CARE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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