Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c11-6bec-7124-9e9c-2def258f3217/the-boarding-kennelling-and-collection-of-animals closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The boarding, kennelling and collection of animals [Gateshead Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gateshead-council) Estimated value £200,000 to £240,000 Published 29 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 30 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Framework is for the boarding, kennelling and collection of animals, stray or otherwise. The Framework will cover the combined areas of the 3 local authorities. The Framework is split into 4 Lots corresponding to the 3 local authority areas and a combination of the 3 local authority areas; - Lot 1 Gateshead - Lot 2 South Tyneside - Lot 3 Sunderland - Lot 4 Lots 1 - 3 combined Any contractor bidding must be licensed by the relevant member organisation under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. The Council will appoint a maximum of 3 contractors to each Lot of the framework. In order to be appointed to this framework, following tender evaluation your organisation must be ranked 1 - 3 in each lot for which you have applied. The Council will use the 1st ranked contractor in the relevant lot in the first instance. Should the 1st ranked Contractor have no capacity the 2nd ranked Contractor will be used. Should the 2nd ranked contractor have no capacity the 3rd ranked contractor will be used. The Councils will award either Lots 1 - 3 or Lot 4, depending on which is the most economically advantageous Lot or Lots. Additional information: Documents are accessible via the NEPO Portal ([nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org)) by searching for contract reference DN245115. ## CPV classification Dog kennel services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/79a8cc94-9cc6-4ed3-84dd-53179e539aeb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Gateshead Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gateshead-council) [Sector More Other community & personal services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/community-personal-services) ## More tenders like this [Washing and dry-cleaning services – Accord-cadre à bons de commande de prestations de location, entretien et gestion du linge · Cias Terres de Maurienne - Ehpad Bel'fontaine · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7395-73b9-a765-1db7e6dd00b5/france-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-accord-cadre-a-bons-de-commande-de) [Miscellaneous services – Servizio Reception Welcome Desk · Freie Universität Bozen · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b73-7187-9c80-2908f2993434/italy-miscellaneous-services-servizio-reception-welcome-desk) [Home-help services – Udbud af helhedspleje og hjemmepleje til borgere i eget hjem i Vejle Kommune · Vejle Kommune · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a425-7319-a433-bf67841eb48a/denmark-home-help-services-udbud-af-helhedspleje-og-hjemmepleje-til-borgere) [Washing and dry-cleaning services – Gordijnenreiniging · Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht · 44 days left · 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6fdc-7172-8048-7acdb8f50a37/netherlands-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-gordijnenreiniging) [Washing and dry-cleaning services – Udbud på vask, leje og levering af Linned · Fællesudbud Sjælland · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b49-7299-bcbf-f1da15517b5e/denmark-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-udbud-pa-vask-leje-og-levering-af) [Miscellaneous services – Servicio de Modelos en Vivo para la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Sevilla. · Rectorado de la Universidad de Sevilla · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-8b94-721a-8e8e-f04ca7219006/spain-miscellaneous-services-servicio-de-modelos-en-vivo-para-la-facultad-de)