---
title: "Agreement for the provision of stray dog collection and kennelling services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c84"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Agreement for the provision of stray dog collection and kennelling services

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c84

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Somerset Council focuses on the "Agreement for the provision of stray dog collection and kennelling services" in Taunton, United Kingdom, under the services industry category. The contract, entered into with St Giles Animal Centre Ltd, outlines services including the collection, transport, and temporary kennelling of stray dogs, with additional measures for welfare and owner reunification. This procurement was directly awarded without competition under a below threshold procedure, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Council's role as the buyer highlights their involvement in sub-central government activities, ensuring compliance with the legal basis defined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dog kennel services, as specified by the CPV classification "98380000". This project is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises with capacities for animal care and transportation. St Giles Animal Centre Ltd, an SME itself, exemplifies a viable supplier in this context, showcasing capabilities in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and logistical efficiency. Businesses with expertise in animal identification, record-keeping, and support for owner reunification will find this contract aligns with their operational strengths, providing an avenue to expand their service reach within the designated regional area of UKK23.

## Notice

provision of collection, transport and temporary kennelling of stray dogs, ensuring welfare, identification, record keeping, owner reunification support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024182-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST GILES ANIMAL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024182-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024182-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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