The Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs

Metropolitan Police Service
London
Selective procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030

The contract covers the boarding and kennelling of seized dogs across three distinct lots: retained kennels requiring facility investment, general framework kennels for ad-hoc use, and welfare-specific kennels. The service includes operational ordering arrangements to manage the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers, ensuring capacity for both standard and welfare-related seizures.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £12.2m; As published
Published: 5 July 2024; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 26 March 2026
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 31 March 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of professional boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs, including retained, framework, and welfare-specific kennel facility management.

Category: Dog kennel services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
5 July 2024
Contract awarded
26 March 2026
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2030

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
Stray dog kennelling contracts, 24 months: 1
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Typical stray dog kennelling contract: £12.2m

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How it compares

87× the typical stray dog kennelling contract (£140k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/104539/the-supply-of-boarding-and-kennelling-of-seized-dogs
Buyer reference: 1766
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-54076954-446e-42df-94df-e9ddededd67e
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Metropolitan Police Service. The Supply of Boarding and Kennelling of Seized Dogs. Contract award, 5 July 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/104539/the-supply-of-boarding-and-kennelling-of-seized-dogs (accessed 12 October 2026).