Adult Social Care Emergency Animal Boarding: Market Sounding

Leeds City Council is initiating a public procurement process for "Adult Social Care Emergency Animal Boarding" within the services industry category. This preliminary market engagement stage is to understand market capabilities and gauge interest from potential service providers. The engagement exercise is planned to be completed by 17th April 2025, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028.

The procurement process is in its planning stage, and the preliminary market engagement notice has been published as of 3rd April 2025. The contract is valued at £90,000 and involves service delivery in the Leeds area (UKE42), United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing dog kennel services, animal husbandry services, and domestic animal nurseries.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, evidenced by the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in this project could help businesses expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence, and secure consistent revenue streams over the contract term. This tender is ideal for businesses with capabilities in the specified CPV codes such as dog kennel services, animal husbandry, and related animal products services.