Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Dog Kennelling and Stray Collection

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking qualified providers through an open procurement process for services related to dog kennelling and stray dog collection, under the industry category of dog kennel services. This tender, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Dog Kennelling and Stray Collection," falls under the services category and aims to fulfill statutory obligations as per the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The tender is active and covers services in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline set for 18th August 2025. The contract period is projected from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the Council encourages SME participation. Businesses experienced in stray dog collection and kennelling are well-suited to compete for this tender, particularly those capable of meeting the statutory requirements and operational needs specified by South Cambridgeshire District Council. The open procedure allows a fair competitive process, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the public sector services market in the East of England. Interested parties should prepare comprehensive proposals showcasing their capabilities to align with the tender objectives and timelines.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Dog Kennelling and Stray Collection

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of: - Lot 1: Stray Dog Collection Services - Lot 2: Dog Kennelling Services This procurement is to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated legislation regarding the handling of stray dogs Should you wish to bid for this Contract, you can find the full tender documents on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=55213625-8161-f011-813a-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef53ce-d03d-468c-afc6-687f1f72ae7c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Ashby
Contact Email
james.ashby@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

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