CONTRACT FOR OUTSOURCING THE STRAY DOG COLLECTION AND KENNELLING SERVICE ON BEHALF OF STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 16:52

Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Stafford Borough Council, operating under the public authority classification of sub-central government, has recently completed a procurement process for the outsourcing of the stray dog collection and kennelling service. This contract covers both Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council regions, within the United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, ensures the collection, management, and care of stray dogs as mandated by local statutory duties. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the award stage completed on 22 May 2026. The contract will commence on 15 June 2026, with a planned end date of 31 March 2029, and includes options for extension up to 31 March 2031.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care and management services. Particularly, it is an advantageous prospect for SMEs such as NOAH'S ARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD, which was successfully awarded the contract. Businesses capable of providing high-quality care and a robust operational response to dog capture and welfare management are well-positioned to benefit. The contract, valued at approximately £340,000, underlines the potential for growth within this sector, and successful bids typically involve demonstrating both economic and technical capacities as per procurement documents.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR OUTSOURCING THE STRAY DOG COLLECTION AND KENNELLING SERVICE ON BEHALF OF STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Notice Description

SBC wishes to procure a new contract provision to provide the effective collection, management, and care of stray dogs within Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council boundaries. The service will be responsible for responding to reports of stray dogs, capturing and transporting them to a secure facility and ensuring their welfare. Local authorities have a statutory duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and The Environmental Protection (Stray dogs) Regulations 1992 to provide services for the effective and efficient seizure, collection, kennelling and re-homing of stray dogs within their boroughs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its terms, will continue until midnight on 31st March 2029 (with two one year options to extend (1+1) until 31st March 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065816
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£244,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOAH`S ARK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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