Decision details

Summary of Decision

The Executive Director of Environment and Communities has taken the decision to award the dog services contract for collection and movement of stray and abandoned dogs in Westminster to Noah’s Ark Environmental for a period of 3 years with the option to extend up to a further period of 2 years.

Reasons for Decision

In 2023-24 stray dog collections increased across London by almost 50%. Whilst this did not significantly affect Westminster directly, it posed problems with trying to secure available kennel space to support rehoming. The decision therefore was taken to split the service contract into two l– collections and movements and kennelling and rehoming, as this would open the contract to wider suppliers who could provide one or both service. Noah’s Ark Environmental Services Ltd bid provided greater value for money that the incumbent’s service and therefore the decision was made to award them the contract.