Tender

Contract for outsourcing the stray dog collection and kennelling service on behalf of Stafford Borough Council

STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Stafford Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for contracting out stray dog collection and kennelling services, primarily within its own jurisdiction as well as the Cannock Chase District Council area. This procurement is designed to ensure the effective handling and welfare of stray dogs, in compliance with statutory duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and related regulations. This contract opportunity, identified by the title "Contract for outsourcing the stray dog collection and kennelling service on behalf of Stafford Borough Council", falls under the services category with a focus on dog kennel services. The procurement stage is currently active, with tender submissions due by 16th March 2026 and the award by 1st April 2026. The contract, valued at £340,000 excluding VAT, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with options for two one-year extensions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the animal care and management sector, particularly those specializing in services related to animal welfare and housing. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling a range of business scales to participate competitively. Companies with robust technical and economic capacities able to meet the project-specific quality and pricing criteria could greatly benefit from the long-term contract to provide an essential public service. With a significant emphasis on quality assurance and price competitiveness, businesses prepared to offer exceptional service at competitive pricing are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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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/015207-2026
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
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
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk, matthew.sutton@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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