Tender

Provision of Dog Kennel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 13:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Provision of Dog Kennel Services," requiring the annual handling of approximately 1,000 stray dogs. This contract, valued at up to £1,000,000 over a three-year period, aims to support the Council's statutory obligations for stray dog collection and rehoming. The procurement falls under the services category, with the main location being Birmingham, UKG31 region. Interested suppliers are advised to register via the In-tend e-tendering system, with submission deadlines set for 23rd June 2026. Key procurement stages include the enquiry period ending on 15th June 2026 and the award decision expected by 3rd August 2026.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in animal care services, particularly those with capabilities in kennelling, veterinary treatment, and rehoming. It is an excellent opportunity for companies experienced in handling dogs of varying temperaments and providing responsive and comprehensive care. The contract, which favours a supplier who can offer high-quality services while ensuring competitive pricing, is structured to encourage businesses capable of delivering and maintaining facilities for ad hoc dog kennelling and managing associated operational processes effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Dog Kennel Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Dog Kennel Services, a stray dog kennelling and rehoming service, a provision needed in order to facilitate the Council's statutory responsibility to collect and impound stray dogs. A provider who can: * Receive dogs of unknown temperament and vaccination status for boarding on an ad hoc basis and without prior arrangement. * Provide sufficient kennelling facilities for the receipt and kennelling of approximately 1,000 stray dogs per year. * Provide veterinary treatment promptly, to those dogs that require it and administer any subsequent medication or care as appropriate. * Process any person looking to claim their dog, including obtaining their identification details and receiving the Council fees. * Take responsibility of dogs that are not claimed by their owners within the statutory 7-day period, for rehoming or humane euthanasia as applicable. The Contract will last for 3 years. The contract will be awarded to 1 supplier. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd June 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a904
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050892-2026
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
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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