---
title: "Stray Dogs Kennelling and Collection Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a8e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Stray Dogs Kennelling and Collection Service

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a8e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the 'Stray Dogs Kennelling and Collection Service'. The contract was directly awarded, transitioning from below to above threshold, necessitating this method. This process, aligning with the legal framework under UK law (2023/54), covers services involving the kennelling and collection of stray dogs across West Northamptonshire. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to run until 3rd August 2027, with potential extensions up to two 12-month periods. The supplier contracted for this service is Noah's Ark Environmental Services Ltd, based in Hackleton, UKF24 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale service providers specializing in animal welfare and logistics within the public sector. Firms with capabilities in managing and transporting animals, particularly within the regulatory frameworks, would find this contract beneficial for growth and market positioning. Such a contract ensures steady business for at least two years, with an option for extension, thereby offering financial stability and expansion opportunities into governmental contracts for service-focused enterprises.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council require a provider(s) for the Kennelling and Collection Service of Stray Dogs. Kennelling - require the services of a Contractor to undertake the Kennelling of stray dogs collected within the Council's administrative area of West Northamptonshire. A specified minimum number of kennels will be held on retainer for this purpose with additional kennels made available as required. Collection - requires the services of a Contractor to undertake the collection of dogs found straying within the Council's area and to transport them to holding kennels.

### Procurement Information

Advertised as below threshold procurement but due to value we have had to switch to direct award due to the procurement now being above regulation threshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046050-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOAH'S ARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046050-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037971-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046050-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037971-2025
  7th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05003c
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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