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Provision of Stray Dog Kennelling and Rehoming Services

Westmorland and Furness Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Aug 2026 at 14:40

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 16:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council sought a stray dog kennelling and rehoming service for the geographical area formerly covered by Barrow Borough. The requirement covers the care and accommodation of stray dogs and their subsequent rehoming. It is a public-sector animal welfare service delivered in the former Barrow Borough area of Cumbria. The main service category is dog kennel services. Suppliers would be responsible for providing suitable kennel facilities and the operational service needed to manage stray dogs through kennelling and rehoming on the Council’s behalf.

The Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The tender reached the offer stage, but the opportunity was subsequently cancelled because no bids were received and no award was made. The enquiry deadline was 26 June 2026 at 14:00, and the tender submission deadline was 3 July 2026 at 14:00. The contract was planned to run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030, with an optional extension of up to two years, ending no later than 31 July 2032. The gross estimated value was £180,000. Evaluation was weighted 55% technical and qualitative and 45% commercial.

This opportunity suited small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it relevant to independent kennels, animal welfare charities, rescue organisations and specialist rehoming providers. The successful supplier would have needed the practical capability to receive and safely accommodate stray dogs, manage their day-to-day welfare while kennelled, and support or deliver appropriate rehoming arrangements. Organisations with established kennel facilities, experienced animal care staff, reliable operational capacity and a proven approach to stray dog or rescue work would have been well placed to compete. The technical and qualitative element carried greater weight than the commercial submission, so service quality and delivery capability were particularly important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Stray Dog Kennelling and Rehoming Services

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council (the Council) is inviting tenders for the provision of a kennelling and rehoming of stray dog service, to cover the former Barrow Borough geographical area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: up to 2 year optional extension period if taken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076289-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD12 East Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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