AwardedAwarded 3 February 2026

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

Metropolitan Police Service · Police and fire

In brief

Metropolitan Police Service awarded this contract to Withheld under PCR 2015 Reg. 50(6) on public interest/safety grounds on 3 February 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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What the notice says

The contracting authority has awarded contracts for the provision of boarding and kennelling services for seized dogs. The contracts include operational ordering arrangements governing the placement of dogs between contracted suppliers. All contractual terms were agreed at the point of award.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Retained Kennels
What this lot covers

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.

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Ad-hoc Kennels
What this lot covers

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.

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Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Withheld under PCR 2015 Reg. 50(6) on public interest/safety grounds (SME)—£16,200,000
Withheld under PCR 2015 Reg. 50(6) on public interest/safety grounds (SME)—£16,200,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 037378-2026

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From notice 037378-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.