---
title: "Care and Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615da.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Care and Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615da

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Care and Protection of Moveable Property (Pets)" contract, which involves the collection and temporary accommodation of domestic pets and livestock. This procurement was carried out under the "services" category, specifically focusing on animal nursery and dog kennel services, within the UKF22 region (Leicester, United Kingdom). This contract, signed on 8th April 2025 and valued at £140,000, is active from 8th April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, indicating a single-source contract award process featuring the supplier, Animal Care Services Midlands Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Nottingham.

This contract provides a solid opportunity for businesses operating within the animal care industry, especially those specialising in pet accommodation and transportation services. While this particular contract is complete, similar future opportunities may arise, offering growth potential for SMEs who can provide efficient and reliable pet care services for local authorities. Businesses with capabilities in handling large-scale pet accommodation or those looking to expand their market share in public sector contracts are particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

The service requirement includes the collection and temporary accommodation of domestic pets and livestock (where livestock is to be moved from its original accommodation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009652-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 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 SERVICES MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009652-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009652-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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