Tender

Stray Dog and Kennelling Service

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Fenland District Council has initiated an open procurement process seeking a contractor for the "Stray Dog and Kennelling Service" in March, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the dog kennel services industry category, invites businesses to provide services that include stray dog capture, collection, reception, kennelling, and disposal or rehoming. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, will receive submissions until 6th March 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 24th February 2026. The total contract value is approximately £168,000, and the process is conducted through open competition under the "below threshold - open" procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in animal care and management services to enhance their growth through a long-term partnership with a public authority. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in dog care services would find the prospects favourable, as the contract period extends from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with a possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The award criteria prioritise price and quality, offering a balanced approach for businesses to showcase their competitive offerings in both cost-efficiency and service excellence. Interested parties can access detailed bidding documents and submission methods online.

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Notice Title

Stray Dog and Kennelling Service

Notice Description

To appoint a Contractor/s to provide, Stray Dog Capture, Collection, Reception, Kennelling and Disposal / Rehoming Services for Fenland District Council. (The Council). Notice can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a7066d9d-22fd-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions until 31st May 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008210-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fenland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

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