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Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Awarded to Withheld under PCR 2015 Reg. 50(6) on public interest/safety grounds

Metropolitan Police Service(buyer)

Published
Published 5 July 2024
Deadline
Closed 30 October 2024

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Overview

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded contracts for boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs, with a total contract value of £32.4 million awarded on 3 February 2026. The supplier details are withheld under public interest and safety grounds, and the contracts include operational ordering arrangements for dog placements between suppliers.

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Lots (3)

  • Retained Kennels

    The contract covers the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs using retained kennel capacity reserved for the Authority's use. The services include the care, handling, welfare, and management of dogs seized under relevant legislation, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Additional information: The contracts include an operational ordering procedure governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. This does not constitute a framework agreement and all contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

  • Ad-hoc Kennels

    The contract covers the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs on an ad-hoc basis, subject to operational requirements and availability. The services include the care, handling, welfare, and management of dogs seized under relevant legislation, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Additional information: The contracts include an operational ordering procedure governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. This does not constitute a framework agreement and all contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

  • Welfare Kennels

    Contract Charges for the ad hoc purchase of Kennelling Services specifically for dogs seized on welfare grounds.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£16,200,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
5 July 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Dog kennel services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£32,400,000
Award date
3 February 2026
Contract period
— → 13 January 2030
Winner
  • Withheld under PCR 2015 Reg. 50(6) on public interest/safety grounds

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 April 2026

  2. Tender Update

    20 October 2024

  3. Contract Notice

    30 September 2024

  4. Prior Information Notice

    5 July 2024

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