Planning

ES2462 - Kennelling of Stray Dogs

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

12 May 2026 at 14:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2026 at 14:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is planning a procurement process for the service titled "ES2462 - Kennelling of Stray Dogs," which falls under the industry category of dog kennel services (CPV code: 98380000). The procurement is in the planning stage, with a focus on addressing statutory duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The procurement will take place in the UKK15 region, United Kingdom, specifically in Trowbridge. Potential suppliers are invited to attend a pre-market engagement event through Microsoft Teams on 2nd July 2026. Interested parties must express their intent to participate by 30th June 2026 at 17:00 hrs. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2027 and end by 31st March 2031, with a maximum extension possible until 31st March 2035.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in animal care services, particularly those specialising in dog kennelling. The contract value is estimated at £301,928 (net, with a gross value of £362,313), and it encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to manage stray dog operations, including temporary kennelling and compliance with legal disposal requirements, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with Wiltshire Council's detailed procurement process, which includes submitting expressions of interest and participating in the market engagement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES2462 - Kennelling of Stray Dogs

Notice Description

Under s149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a statutory duty to deal with stray dogs and must appoint an officer for the purpose of discharging their stray dog functions. Local authorities are required to seize stray dogs found in a public place and detain them for up to seven days. The local authority is also required to lawfully dispose of the dog after seven days if not claimed by the owner.

Planning Information

Interested parties can request to attend a pre-market engagement event, to be held via Microsoft Teams, at 2p.m. on Thursday 2nd July 2026. Public Protection and Procurement officers will conduct a short presentation outlining the requirement and inviting questions. Suppliers wishing to participate should contact the council via the project message board on ProContract indicating their wish to be included in the invitation and providing the e-mail addresses of up to two representatives from their organisation. They should do this by 17:00hrs on Tuesday 30th June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043565-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£301,928 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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