Planning

Stray Dog Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 09:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their "Stray Dog Contract," aimed at providing a stray dog collection and kennelling service. This service contract is part of their public authority duties under the Environmental Protection Act. The procurement is in the services category and involves dog kennel services with a planned budget of £360,000. The engagement phase includes a soft market testing exercise, which concludes by 12th December 2025. The starting date for the contract is set for 1st April 2026, with the possibility of renewal until 31st March 2031, showcasing a long-term opportunity for the right service provider.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in animal care and management, particularly those offering dog kennel services. Companies with experience in providing similar services to local authorities could find themselves well-suited to compete. By engaging in the initial market dialogue, businesses can influence the structuring of the requirements, positioning themselves favourably for the upcoming formal procurement stage. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the London Borough of Havering Supplier Procurement Portal and participate in the pre-engagement questionnaire to establish their interest and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stray Dog Contract

Notice Description

To provide a stray dog collection and kennelling service to the London Borough of Havering

Planning Information

The Council has a statutory duty under sections 149 and 150 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 199) and the Environmental Protection (Stray Dogs) Regulations 1992 (the 1992 Regulations) to collect and detain stray dogs. This soft market testing exercise aims to identify the number and type of organisations who would be interested in tendering for the Stray Dogs Collection and Kennelling Contract for the London Borough of Havering (The Council). The Council would like to understand from providers how these requirements might best be structured and is therefore carrying out a soft market testing exercise to engage in an informal dialogue prior to any formal procurement taking place. Please email rebecca.nippress@havering.gov.uk to express an interest in the project and to receive a copy of the engagement questionnaire. The Council will be using the London Borough of Havering Supplier Procurement Portal for this procurement process. Please register at https://lbhavering.my.site.com/s/Welcome .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e006
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073377-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Rebecca Nippress
Contact Email
rebecca.nippress@havering.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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