---
title: "Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-19"
---

# Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560d3

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027," focusing on the provision of services to house stray dogs temporarily. The contract, which valued at £114,500 excluding VAT (£137,400 gross), was awarded to Gables Boarding kennels, trading as Farm Kennels Ltd. This award falls under the services category, with the legal basis aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The procurement process, classified as "below threshold - without competition," began with a direct procurement method, and is marked as complete. The contract runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The service delivery is intended for the United Kingdom region coded as UKJ4. The award notice was published on 19th August 2025, with the contract having been signed on 30th July 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs involved in dog kennel services, especially those familiar with public service provision. Businesses like Farm Kennels Ltd stand to benefit from such procurements by securing steady service contracts with sub-central government authorities. The award demonstrates an interest in fostering partnerships with local service providers and can serve as a case study for similar SMEs looking to establish or expand their public sector engagement strategy. Ensuring compliance with legislation and understanding direct procurement methods without competition can provide businesses with a competitive advantage in future procurement processes.

## Notice

Dartford Borough Council is required to temporarily house any stray dogs found within its area for a period of 7 (seven) clear days to provide their owner an opportunity to reclaim them. After the expiry of the 7 (seven) day period, a dog becomes the responsibility of the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049894-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,500 |
| Contracts value | £114,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FARM KENNELS; GABLES BOARDING KENNELS (TRADING AS FARM KENNELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049894-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040768-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 08:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040738-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049894-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040768-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040738-2025
  17th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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