Tender

Dog Warden Services

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is currently inviting tenders for a contract titled "Dog Warden Services." This procurement process falls within the public service industry category and targets service provision in the UKH11 region, encompassing Peterborough and surrounding areas. The process is in the tender stage, with significant deadlines including the enquiry period closure on 24th November 2025, submission deadline by 1st December 2025, and award announcement anticipated by 26th January 2026. The Council is using an open procedure procurement method, encouraging broad participation from interested parties. The contract's estimated value is £325,000, with the possibility of extensions following the initial three-year term.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in animal welfare services, especially those with capabilities in managing canine welfare under legislative frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary organisations are deemed suitable contenders, given their potential to offer a personalised approach. The contract emphasizes the importance of experience, quality, and efficiency, while offering a platform for businesses to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can secure a long-term collaboration with a reputable local authority, fostering reliability and business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dog Warden Services

Notice Description

The contractor will be required to provide a stray dog service which complies with the council's statutory responsibilities under the following provisions conferred by the following Acts and Act, Order or Regulation made under them and all other implemented during the contract period: * The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and any regulations made under this act * Section 27 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 * Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005 * Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - this may be at the request of the police * Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2015. * Animal Welfare Act 2006 * Environmental Protection (Stray Dogs) Regulations 1992 * Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023 The contractor will also need to have processes in place to accommodate all new and other legislation, byelaws, regulations, or orders and to take into consideration Government issued guidance relating to dogs which are implemented throughout the contract term for which the contractor must make do provision. The contractor will be required to support and work with Safer Communities Officers on issues relating to stray dogs in accordance with the Council's Enforcement Plans, policies and procedures using the Council's current operating system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the contract is for 3 years (36 months) with 2 x optional 1 year (12 month) extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d83c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070166-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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