---
title: "Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-22"
---

# Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa5c

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council, in collaboration with Sunderland City Council and Gateshead Borough Council, has completed a procurement process for services related to "Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs". The procurement falls within the services industry category and is geographically focused on the North East of the United Kingdom, encompassing regions UKC22 and UKC23. The process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage as of 22nd December 2025, with the contract awarded to ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED. The direct procurement method was employed, being below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 28th February 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for service providers in the field of dog kennel services, particularly SMEs like ANIMAL CARE SERVICES MIDLANDS LIMITED which successfully secured the contract. Businesses that specialise in animal care and have the capability to manage boarding kennels can benefit from such contracts, as they often require reliable and high-quality service delivery. Entities experienced with regional or municipal service contracts are particularly well-suited to compete, amplifying their market presence and contributing to regional service efficiency.

## Notice

Services requirements for Boarding Kennels for Stray Dogs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085405-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL; SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085405-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084902-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085405-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084902-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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