Planning

Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The joint procurement exercise led by Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, aims to deliver stray dog kennel and rehoming services across Forth Valley. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with an industry category of dog kennel services. An important element of early planning is the information session scheduled for 19th August 2025, from 1 pm to 4.30 pm, at The Wallace Room, Old Viewforth, Stirling. Interested parties must confirm attendance by 15th August via email. The procurement method is planned under the services category, helping to design a suitable tender by understanding market capabilities and gathering feedback.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in animal care and kennelling services, specifically those with expertise in providing kennelling and rehoming solutions for stray dogs. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to these services will benefit by engaging in this procurement process. Collaboration with multiple councils ensures a wide reach, providing substantial opportunities for business growth within regional procurement markets in Forth Valley. This initiative could be particularly advantageous for specialised kennels and rehoming agencies prepared to handle a comprehensive scope of animal welfare services.

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Notice Title

Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services

Notice Description

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period

Lot Information

Rehoming Services

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.

Dog Kenneling Services

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, is in the process of undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of stray dog services. The proposed contract will cover seven-day kennelling for stray dogs, followed by rehoming support for any animals remaining unclaimed after the statutory holding period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047928-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FALKIRK COUNCIL

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Dion Robb
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, procurement@clacks.gov.uk, procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk, robbd@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1324506070, +44 1786404040, +44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

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