--- title: "FEW1515 - Pet Boarding and Stray Dogs Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b88.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # FEW1515 - Pet Boarding and Stray Dogs Service Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b88.json) ## Summary In August 2025, Leicester City Council completed a procurement process for the provision of dog kennelling and pet boarding services. This process was categorised under 'Other community, social and personal services' and was performed in the UK Midlands region. Initially, the tender was issued in January 2025, but due to the absence of received bids, the procurement stage concluded with a direct contract award. This approach was in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015, reflecting the necessity of these services in fulfilling statutory duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Care Act 2014. The contract was subsequently awarded to ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED in May 2025. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in community services and care management sectors. The direct award of this contract underscores the importance of maintaining a reliable service provider to meet statutory care and animal control requirements. Businesses with expertise in managing stray animals and providing boarding facilities could leverage similar future tenders to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with regional authorities. Engaging in such contracts not only supports community welfare but also offers a stable stream of government work and credibility within the public sector market. ## Notice The provision of Dog Kennelling and Pet Boarding Services is a a necessary and statutory offer within Adult Social Care. As part of the Authority's duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, where the Authority cannot identify a stray dog's owner or cannot return the dog, it is then taken to contracted kennels to be looked after for up to the seven clear days from the seizure. As part of the Authority's duty under the Care Act 2014, the Authority has a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent or mitigate the loss or damage to an adult's property where: * The adult is being cared for in hospital or in accommodation such as a care home, and, * it appears to a local authority that there is a danger of loss or damage to moveable property (including pets) of the adults in the authority's area because either; the adult is unable (whether permanently or temporarily) to protect or deal with the property and no suitable arrangements have been or are being made. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Leicester City Council invited Tenders from Suppliers for the provision of dog kennelling and pet boarding services in January 2025. No tenders were received, the procurement exercise was aborted and a contract was direct awarded under Regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015 due to the service being a necessary and statutory offer within Adult Social Care given it helps the Authority meet its Care Act duties in relation to people's belongings. It is also a required service to manage appropriately any stray dogs in the city on behalf of NES. Options: The initial contract term is 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 month. ### Procurement Information Leicester City Council invited Tenders from Suppliers for the provision of dog kennelling and pet boarding services in January 2025. No tenders were received, the procurement exercise was aborted and a contract was direct awarded under Regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015 due to the service being a necessary and statutory offer within Adult Social Care given it helps the Authority meet its Care Act duties in relation to people's belongings. It is also a required service to manage appropriately any stray dogs in the city on behalf of NES ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045307-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £334,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045307-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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