Planning

Stray Dog Services

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Stray Dog Services." This initiative falls under the services category and is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in a market engagement exercise aimed at understanding the current market landscape for stray dog services delivery. Although currently not a procurement for a new contract, the Council seeks feedback by 6th February 2026 as part of a strategic review of statutory service provision. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to submit their responses via the Kent Business Portal's messaging section by the specified deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in dog kennelling services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions and delivery models. It's an ideal chance for small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in animal care services to engage with the Council, share insights, and potentially shape the future provision of these essential services. Businesses with strong strategic and operational capabilities in pet services, sustainable delivery models, or innovative adoption strategies will be well-suited for this opportunity to influence future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stray Dog Services

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement exercise to help us better understand the current market landscape for the delivery of stray dog services. At this stage, the Council is not seeking to procure a new contract but is engaging with the market to explore potential delivery models, innovations, and supplier capabilities. This exercise is part of a wider strategic review of statutory service provision. We welcome all interested parties to share their insights and help shape the future of this statutory service. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Dog-kennel-services./WD8RW99RM2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/WD8RW99RM2

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to submit their responses to the bullet points found in the Supplier Engagement document, in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Responses should be limited to 300 words per bullet point for the purposes of this exercise. All submissions must be made via the ‘Messaging’ section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by 6th February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060166
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001251-2026
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
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
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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