---
title: "Kennelling of Pets"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688822"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-16"
---

# Kennelling of Pets

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688822

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Kennelling of Pets," aimed at providing boarding kennels, cattery services, and accommodation for other pets. This tender falls under the category of services and was initiated under a limited procurement method, having been prompted by previous unsuccessful attempts to secure viable bids in June and October 2021. The contract was awarded to Nivensknowe Kennels, with the contract value amounting to £440,000. Officially signed on 10 March 2022, this contract represents a strategic move by the council to support the needs of homeless individuals requiring pet care services. 

This tender opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the pet boarding and care industry, providing a significant chance for growth and involvement in community support initiatives. Companies specialising in kennelling, animal welfare, or related services may find this contract aligns with their operational capabilities, making it a potential avenue for enhancing their service offerings. Such opportunities could also encourage businesses to expand their client base by collaborating directly with local authorities like the City of Edinburgh Council to meet community needs effectively.

## Notice

The provision of boarding kennels, cattery services and accommodation of other pets for the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of kennelling/boarding services for the pets of homeless people who are housed in temporary accommodation.

### Procurement Information

The Council went to market via Open procedure in June 2021 and October 2021 but received no viable bids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448529 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIVENSKNOWE KENNELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98380000 - Dog kennel services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448529

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448529
  Kennelling of Pets - The provision of boarding kennels, cattery services and accommodation of other pets for the Council.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688822
- https://nivensknowekennels.co.uk/

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