Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of Short Term Pet Care Management Service Framework Agreement by Nottinghamshire County Council

Awarded 30 Apr 2024

Awarded30 Apr 2024

Value£600,000.00

SupplierBabbington Hall Ltd,Castlefield Kennels Limited,Heavenlys Animal Hotel,Kingstand Kennels and Cattery,The Firs Luxury Boarding Cattery

AgencyNottinghamshire County Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Expires in 1y 6mo4y term, 63% elapsed

Awarded 30 Apr 2024Expires 29 Apr 2028

About

Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to Babbington Hall Ltd, Castlefield Kennels Limited, Heavenlys Animal Hotel, Kingstand Kennels and Cattery, and The Firs Luxury Boarding Cattery for the provision of short term pet care management services under a framework agreement valued at £600,000.

The service aimed to deliver flexible, responsive, and comprehensive pet care to protect animals and offer peace of mind for people at a difficult time.

Providers were required to arrange transport to the service, boarding of pets, return to the owner or their representative, vaccinations, and any medical treatment.

The framework agreement was split into four lots: Lot 1 - Kennels, Lot 2 - Cattery, Lot 3 - Small animals, and Lot 4 - Horses/Farm animals.

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