--- title: "SCE0047 - Pet Boarding Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-03" --- # SCE0047 - Pet Boarding Services Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da4e.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage for the recommissioning of its Pet Boarding Services, designated as tender SCE0047. The process anticipates the initiation of tenders in October 2026, with the new contract expected to commence on 1st October 2027. Located in Leicester, the service falls under the industry categories of Dog Kennel Services and Health and Social Work Services. The council is conducting a soft market test to gather insights from potential suppliers and stakeholders, with input due by 17th August 2026. This engagement aims to influence the service model and specification but is not a formal call for competition or contract award. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in pet care services or health and social work sectors, to benefit from long-term growth through a government partnership. By participating in the soft market test, businesses can significantly influence the procurement process and align their services with the anticipated needs of Leicester City Council. Companies that can offer comprehensive pet boarding solutions are likely to be well-positioned in subsequent tenders in October 2026. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is reviewing our Pet Boarding service as part of our recommissioning process. It is anticipated, dependent upon an engagement exercise, that tenders for this service would be sought in 10/2026, to enable a new contract to begin from 01/10/2027, immediately after the end of our current contract. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and share their views on the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market, gather information, and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Please use the following link to access the advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c0c6c94c-218f-f111-813c-005056b64545 ### Planning Information THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is reviewing our Pet Boarding service as part of our recommissioning process. It is anticipated, dependent upon an engagement exercise, that tenders for this service would be sought in 10/2026, to enable a new contract to begin from 01/10/2027, immediately after the end of our current contract. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and share their views on the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market, gather information, and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses, and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. Please use the following link to access the advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c0c6c94c-218f-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073350-2026 | | 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 | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1HA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073350-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073350-2026 3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c0c6c94c-218f-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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