Tender

Stray Dog and Kennelling provision

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is seeking a provider for the "Stray Dog and Kennelling provision" service, which involves operating the stray dog reception, kennelling, and rehoming function. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically dog kennel services, and is located in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKH12 region. The procurement process is in the tender stage, being an open competition method below the threshold. The relevant deadlines are set with the enquiry period concluding on 25th May 2026 and the tender closing on 1st June 2026. The contract is valued at £66,000, with a gross value of £70,200, and is open to collaboration from multiple councils within Cambridgeshire throughout its duration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those experienced in dog kennelling and rehoming. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. With the potential for the contract value to increase through partnerships with other regional councils, businesses equipped to grow and extend their services across multiple locations will be well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, the contract offers a maximum extension period until June 2029, ensuring a stable, long-term engagement for the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

Stray Dog and Kennelling provision

Notice Description

This Request for Quote seeks a provider to operate the statutory stray dog reception, kennelling, and rehoming function on behalf of Cambridge City Council. The Council has a legal duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to collect and safely accommodate stray dogs found within the district. The appointed provider will receive dogs 7 days a week between 09:00-15:30 from authorised officers and 24 hours members of the public. Cambridge City Council does not have their own kennelling facility and therefore has a need to identify a provider to fulfil their responsibilities in terms of a reception and holding centre for stray dogs. CCC have contracted external kennelling to oversee the safe housing and welfare elements of this role, whilst CCC officers and members of the public will collect secured strays and deliver to the kennelling. This contract is open to all of Cambridgeshire Councils throughout the life of the contract including: South Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Peterborough City Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. The contract value may increase if any of these Councils join this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042635-2026
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
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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