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ES2462 - Kennelling of Stray Dogs

Wiltshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Sep 2026 at 09:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 May 2026 at 15:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2026 at 15:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is procuring dog kennelling services for its statutory stray-dog function. The service covers the seizure and temporary detention of stray dogs found in public places, including their care while owners are traced or come forward, and the lawful disposal of unclaimed dogs after the statutory detention period. The requirement is for an organisation able to operate suitable kennels and board dogs safely under the council’s arrangements. This is a public-sector animal-care and kennel-management service rather than a supply of goods or construction work. The relevant classification is CPV 98380000, dog kennel services. Delivery is for Wiltshire Council’s stray-dog service, with the council acting as the buyer.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot services contract, with electronic submissions allowed in English through the ProContract e-portal. The enquiry deadline was 24 September 2026 at 16:00, and the tender submission deadline is 6 October 2026 at 14:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031, with a possible maximum extension to 31 March 2035; renewal arrangements describe four years, reviewed every two years. The estimated value is £301,923 excluding VAT, or £362,313.60 including VAT. Award is due by 15 January 2027. Price and quality are weighted equally at 50% each.

This opportunity suits established dog-boarding and kennel operators, animal-care providers and specialist organisations with the operational capacity to receive, accommodate and manage stray dogs for a public authority. Bidders must hold, or commit to obtain before the contract starts, a valid Animal Activity Licence authorising dog boarding and kennel operation under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, or an equivalent licence applicable to their organisation. Compliance with the regulations and all associated licence conditions must be maintained throughout the contract. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so smaller specialist providers and mission-led organisations may be well placed to compete.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Four years to be reviewed every two years.

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/083304-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£301,923 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£301,923 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2034-09-11

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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