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title: "Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport and Associated Veterinary Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport and Associated Veterinary Support

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a0

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire is commencing a public procurement process for the provision of services related to "Dangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport, and Associated Veterinary Support." The industry category for this tender involves animal products, dog kennel construction, dog kennel services, and other services. This procurement is currently at the Planning stage, with an initial market engagement scheduled where interested parties can register by 10th August 2026. The services are expected to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, with possible renewal extending up to 31st December 2031, and the total estimated contract value is GBP 2.5 million, with a gross budget cap of GBP 3 million.

This tender offers expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in animal handling, veterinary services, and infrastructure related to animal care. It particularly suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusivity in suitability criteria. The multiservice nature of this contract, encompassing collection, care, and associated veterinary support for animals, provides an excellent platform for businesses to expand their operational scope within the UK. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio, demonstrate capability in integrated animal services, and result in strategic growth through public sector collaboration.

## Notice

Leicestershire Police require a service capable of safely collecting and caring for animals that come into police possession, with the majority expected to be dangerous dogs and seized to protect the public from harm.

### Planning Information

To register your interest to be part of the initial market engagement and request for information. Please email Procurement@leics.police.uk with header "CONT0519 Dangerous Dogs - RFI". The deadline to register your interest is 10/08/2026 at 2pm.
Any requests received post 10/08/2026 2pm shall not be included in the initial market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072192-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| 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 | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products
- 45223600 - Dog kennels construction work
- 98380000 - Dog kennel services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072192-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072192-2026
  30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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