Tender

Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council, in collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire, is actively tendering a contract for dog kenneling and re-homing services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd June 2026. Located in Stirling, UK, this service falls under the category of dog kennel services, inviting bids for two contract lots: short-term kenneling for stray dogs and subsequent training and rehoming beyond the statutory seven-day period. The tender employs an open procurement method and includes an emphasis on community benefits and electronic submission of bids.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal care services, especially those within a 50-mile radius of Stirling. Ideal candidates would possess relevant kenneling facilities, hold a valid licence under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, and ensure practices compliant with said licensing conditions. With a focus on quality, comprising 60% of the award criteria, this contract offers a substantial tenure of almost five years, with a possibility of renewal six months prior to the contract's expiration, presenting continuous business growth prospects. Suitable businesses include those with expertise in dog training and rehabilitation, aligning with the detailed requirements of the procurement criteria.

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Notice Title

Dog Kenneling and Re-homing Services

Notice Description

Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2).

Lot Information

Training, Rehabilitation and Rehoming

Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2).

Renewal: This contract will likely be renewed 6 months before the end of the current contract date.

Stray Dog Kenneling Services (up to 7 days)

Stirling Council, in (collaboration with Police Scotland, Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire), seeks to award a two Lot contract for the provision of up to 7 clear days stray dog kennelling services (Lot 1), followed by training rehabilitation and rehoming support for dogs that remain unclaimed beyond the 7 day statutory period (Lot 2).

Renewal: This contract will likely be renewed 6 months before the end of the current contract date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038981-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80512000 - Dog training services

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
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months before expiry of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FALKIRK COUNCIL

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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